Arsenal are reportedly alongside Barcelona as potential switch suitors for Manchester Metropolis midfielder Ilkay Gundogan as he nears the top of his contract on the Etihad Stadium.
The Germany worldwide has been in excellent kind for Man Metropolis once more this season, however it’s not but clear what the longer term holds for him, with Arsenal probably set to raid their title rivals once more.
The Gunners signed each Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko from Metropolis final summer time, with each signings proving successful, and so it’s maybe not too shocking to see Sport Bild claiming that Mikel Arteta might strive the same transfer once more with Gundogan.
As reported by Fabrizio Romano yesterday, Granit Xhaka seems to be set to depart Arsenal this summer time, so Gundogan could possibly be a great substitute in midfield.
See beneath for Romano’s tweet on Xhaka, with the Switzerland worldwide now in superior talks over becoming a member of Bayer Leverkusen…
Granit Xhaka, set to depart Arsenal on the finish of the season. No negotiations over new deal and plan to half methods in June. ???? #AFC
Bayer Leverkusen are in superior talks to signal him — €15m payment.
Perceive private phrases are nearly agreed over 4 yr deal — June 2027. pic.twitter.com/0MlyJwNwhm
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) Might 16, 2023
Arsenal, nonetheless, additionally absolutely must give attention to youthful gamers in that space of the pitch, with Gundogan turning 33 later this yr.
Whereas there’s little doubt Gundogan is in very good kind in the intervening time and will make a huge impact at Arsenal, there may be additionally absolutely the necessity to usher in barely youthful gamers in midfield, the place the likes of Thomas Partey and Jorginho are already each previous their peak years.
The Instances have linked AFC with each Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo, who’re 24 and 21, respectively, and that appears extra the sort of profile Arteta wants for subsequent season.
In fact, because the Instances observe, these offers could possibly be very costly, so there is likely to be some sense in not less than contemplating snapping up Gundogan on a free switch as properly.
