Arsenal want Manchester City star Gundogan as Xhaka's replacement

Arsenal want Manchester City star Gundogan as Xhaka's replacement

Ayoola Kelechi 10:02 - 22.05.2023

Arsenal are set to battle Manchester City and Barcelona for German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan

Arsenal are believed to be tracking the progress of contract talks between Manchester City and Ilkay Gundogan, with the Gunners eager to sign the German midfielder if they lose Granit Xhaka this summer.

Arsenal keen on Gundogan signing

Gundogan has been instrumental in Manchester City’s dominance of the Premier League in his time at the club, helping the Cityzens to the 2022/23 league title with eight goals and five assists in 30 games, pipping Arsenal to the title in the process.

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His performances have caught the attention of Gunners’ manager Mikel Arteta, who is reportedly interested in bringing the 32-year-old midfielder to the Emirates Stadium when his contract expires in the summer.

With Arsenal reportedly close to losing Granit Xhaka in the summer, Gundogan is viewed as a possible replacement for the Swiss midfielder.

Arsenal face competition for Gundogan

Arteta and Gundogan had worked together previously when the Gunners' gaffer was assistant to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola between 2016 and 2019, and the former Arsenal and Everton midfielder will be hoping to reunite with the German midfielder again.

Man of the moment, Ilkay Gundogan celebrates one of his goals against Everton.
Man of the moment, Ilkay Gundogan celebrates one of his goals against Everton.

Arsenal face competition from Barcelona for the midfielder’s signature as the Catalans are also interested in taking the 32-year-old from Manchester City.

Gundogan has not made a decision on where his future lies, and could end up renewing his contract at Manchester City.

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