Ilkay Gundogan transfer news – next club odds: Barcelona move looks likely after Champions League triumph, Arsenal next
BARCELONA are in pole position to sign Manchester City's midfield maestro Ilkay Gundogan.
That's according to bookmakers , who've slashed the Spanish champions into 2/15 from 6/4 to clinch Gundogan's signature this summer.
Gundogan has scored 60 goals and provided 40 assists in 304 appearances in all competitions since arriving at the Etihad Stadium in July 2016.
In what could be his last act as a City player, Gundogan skippered the side to European glory, hoisting the trophy above his head in Istanbul to fulfil Pep Guardiola's dream by winning the competition.
But Gundo now looks set to join Guardiola's former side Barca, with short odds offered on a move, with reports a deal has already been agreed.
It's then 9/4 that he doesn't sign or agree to sign a contract with any other club.
Arsenal are next in line at 17/2, just ahead of any Saudi League side at 9/1.
Borussia Dortmund (16/1) and Bayern Munich (20/1) are among those at bigger odds.
Ilkay Gundogan next club
Betfair odds
- Barcelona 2/5
- Not sign or agree contract with another club 9/4
- Arsenal 17/2
- Any Saudi League side 9/1
- Dortmund 16/1
- Bayern Munich 20/1
- Milan 20/1
- Inter 20/1
- Real Madrid 33/1
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The 32-year-old was Guardiola's first signing, and perhaps flew under the radar given his relatively modest £20million price tag.
That's proven a bargain as he's helped the club to five Premier League titles, four Carabao Cup trophies and two FA Cups during his seven-season stay - and the Champions League, of course.
However, the Germany international has entered the final weeks of his contract and there's currently no sign of an extension on the table.
Instead, reports are claiming Gundogan has already agreed a deal to join Barcelona, with an announcement reportedly on the way following Saturday's win.
The Spanish press say a three-year deal has been agreed at the Camp Nou, with Barca having confirmed their ability to pay his wages despite their financial issues.
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