Given that his contract with Manchester City expires at the end of the current season just after the Champions League final, Ilkay Gundogan has emerged as one of the most sought-after midfielders in the market right now.
The German international has been courted by Barcelona and Arsenal, but Manchester City are desperate to keep him. Meanwhile, Gundogan previously came very close to signing with Barça, but he is yet to make a definitive decision on his future.
The midfielder has postponed any decisions on his future until after the Champions League final, according to the Evening Standard.
The fact that Gundogan is delaying making a decision regarding his future shows that the midfielder is considering extending his contract at Man City.
The former Borussia Dortmund star is clearly enjoying leading the group of extremely talented Man City players. Furthermore, he and Pep Guardiola get along well; the Spanish coach even declared his wish to keep the German at the club in public.
Barcelona and Arsenal, therefore, might just be waiting for the inevitable, though it is too early to tell.
However, after seven years in Manchester, the midfielder might prefer a change in the air, too, with Spain, in particular, emerging as an appealing destination.
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One thing is certain: Barcelona must change their strategy and not just focus on Gundogan.
They have been closely linked with a move for Sofyan Amrabat, who could be available on a cut-price deal this summer.
Recent reports that Real Sociedad is interested in signing a couple of their young players have given Barça an advantage in their chase of Martin Zubimendi.
It promises to be an exciting summer, not just for Gundogan, but also for Barça.
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