Barcelona have reportedly been trying to get a deal for Ilkay Gundogan over the line – by assuring the player that they will be able to register him no problem and that he’s a priority.
City fans are now patiently waiting to see what happens with the German,
Gundogan has just finished another brilliant season with City.
He was once again a key player for Pep Guardiola, and came in clutch many times throughout 2023/23.
Gundogan has been especially brilliant in the last few months or so, and many fans have been desperate for him to sign an extension.
City have apparently offered him an extension.
But Barcelona are also thought to have presented an offer.
Barcelona have made assurances to Gundogan and his team that he can be registered
According to a report from SPORT yesterday, Barca have been working to convince Gundogan to make the move to the Camp Nou.
Apparently, club officials have been making assurances to the 32-year-old and his team of representatives that they will be able to register him.
They have told him that he is a priority signing, and that he would be the first new player registered this summer.
Barca have wanted to dispel any doubts Gundogan has, and they have told him there will no problems, despite apparently having exceeded their salary limit.
They believe that the player will give the green light in the coming days to a three-year contract with them.
Man City must continue to negotiate with Ilkay Gundogan so that he extends, amid Barcelona charm offensive
So Barca are really laying on the charm offensive, making assurances to Gundogan that he’ll be the priority and first player to be registered.
They really want him, and their interest does stretch quite far back.
Fabrizio Romano claimed recently that Barca wanted Gundogan – who finished 2022/23 with 11 goals in all competitions – last summer, and have long thought that he is a really underrated player.
Time is of the essence now for City.
If the club want to keep him, they are going to have to really fight. Because it sounds like Barca feel they might just get him.
