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Barcelona held talks with Gundogan's representatives for his signature.
Barcelona are reportedly interested in making a move for Ilkay Gundogan this summer and are said to have begun talks with his representatives.
The 32-year-old's contract with Manchester City expires at the end of the season, and the prospect of a free transfer makes him particularly attractive to Barcelona, whose financial straits are well-reported.
Barcelona hold talks for Gundogan
Football Insider reports today that the Blaugrana have opened preliminary talks for Ilkay Gundogan.
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The Catalan giants are said to be optimistic about landing the German midfielder, as his contract expires in the summer and the possibility of renewal is not likely.
Manchester City want to keep the former Borussia Dortmund midfielder, but as the season winds to a close, the probability of his continuation drops.
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11:45 - 24.03.2023
TRANSFERS Manchester City identify Gundogan replacement
Manchester City are coming to terms with Ilkay Gundogan’s possible departure in the summer and have identified a replacement.
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14:47 - 16.03.2023
Manchester City star İlkay Gündoğan welcomes first child with partner Sara
Manchester City's Ilkay Gündogan and wife Sara Benarima have become parents for the first time following the arrival of their baby boy, Kais.
With Sergio Busquets's future still up in the air, Ilkay Gundogan could provide a short-term fix in the position should the 34-year-old leave Barcelona this summer, before Barcelona can make major investments in the position.
The allure of Gundogan
Gundogan was Guardiola's first signing at Manchester City, but injuries hampered his involvement in his earlier seasons.
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15:03 - 18.02.2023
PREMIER LEAGUE Pep Guardiola offers update on Gundogan contract situation
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has said that Ilkay Gundogan is free to decide his own future as he inches closer to the end of his contract.
However, since exploding into life at Manchester City, Gundogan has not looked back, and he is one of the most important players in Pep's set-up, providing control in the middle of the park and, when tasked, being a goal threat in the opposition box, as was evident in his goal that confirmed City as Premier League winners last season.
The famous goal is only one of the 53 he has scored for the Cityzens in 290 games, while also making 37 assists.
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