Ilkay Gundogan transfer: Manchester City close to re-signing midfielder from Barcelona
Ilkay Gundogan is in the UK finalising his return to Man City from Barcelona on a free transfer; the 33-year-old will undergo a City medical on Thursday with the German set to sign a one-year deal plus the option of a further year; Gundogan has ignored interest from Saudi Arabia and Qatar
Thursday 22 August 2024 10:34, UK
Ilkay Gundogan will undergo a Manchester City medical on Thursday ahead of his return to the club on a free transfer from Barcelona.
The German is understood to be in the UK already to finalise the move with Barca letting him rejoin City on a free.
The 33-year-old, who spent seven years at City from 2016 to 2023, is set to sign a one-year deal plus the option of a further year.
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The midfielder wants to return to City and has ignored interest from Saudi Arabia and Qatar because of that.
Sky Sports News reported on Monday that Gundogan had been told he could leave Barcelona as they look to trade players to reduce their wage bill.
Gundogan left City for the Spanish giants last summer on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract after he had captained City to an historic Treble.
Gundogan made 304 appearances and scored 60 goals in his time at City as he won 12 major trophies, including five Premier League titles and the Champions League.
Gundogan, who joined City in the summer of 2016 from Borussia Dortmund, retired from international football earlier this week.
Man City considering move for Celtic forward Kyogo
Manchester City are considering a move for Celtic forward Kyogo Furuhashi.
The Premier League champions are weighing up whether or not they go into the market to replace Julian Alvarez who completed an £82m move to Atletico Madrid.
It is understood City will only consider making a move if the right option emerges but no decision has yet been made on any player.
Sky Sports News has already reported this summer that Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze is another player City admire.
Kyogo moved to Celtic in 2021 under former manager Ange Postecoglou, following their time together at Yokohama F Marinos - one of the clubs in the City Football Group.
The Japan international - who signed a new four-year deal at Celtic until 2027 last summer - has scored 73 goals in 135 games and won seven major honours.
