Manchester City star wants Barcelona transfer

Ilkay Gundogan
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Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is eyeing a move to Barcelona, according to German media outlet Bild via ESPN.

The 31 year old Germany international is also open to joining Italian giants Juventus if he leaves Manchester City this summer.

Gundogan, 31, has a contract at the Etihad Stadium which is set to enter its final year at the end of the month.

The midfielder isn’t prepared to extend his contract with the Premier League champions without assurances from manager Pep Guardiola that he will feature regularly next season.

Gundogan is keen on playing regularly so he can be part of the Germany World Cup squad later this year and is aware of interest from Barcelona and Juventus.

Should his place at City look uncertain after Guardiola finalises his squad reinforcements, Gundogan could look to engineer a move away from the club this summer.

Meanwhile, Barcelona have put this centre-back up for sale this summer.