Manchester City midfielder, Ilkay Gundogan, is poised to reject a potential move to Arsenal following discussions with Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez. With his current contract at the Premier League champions nearing its end, Gundogan is reportedly prepared to “turn the page” on his career in the English top flight, as per SPORT.
Arsenal, seeking reinforcements in their central midfield, have expressed interest in signing players given the impending departures of Granit Xhaka and Albert Sambi Lokonga. Mikel Arteta, the Gunners’ manager, has set his sights on Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo, who rank high on his wish list. However, Gundogan has emerged as an additional target for Arteta, given their previous collaboration at Manchester City. Arteta successfully recruited Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko from City last summer, further fueling speculation about a potential reunion with Gundogan.
Nevertheless, it seems that Gundogan’s recent discussions with Xavi have influenced his decision, likely resulting in him rejecting Arsenal’s advances. As the talented German midfielder contemplates his next career move, football fans will be eager to see how this transfer saga unfolds.