Perhaps the most outstanding story of the ongoing summer transfer window is a potential return for Ilkay Gundogan in a Manchester City shirt.
So far, the speculation suggests that Gundogan seems set to make an audacious return to the Premier League winners.
On Tuesday, it was claimed that Gundogan rang Pep Guardiola to inform him that he wishes to re-sign for Manchester City. Furthermore, the German international is also believed to have told Manchester City that they will be able to sign him on a free transfer.
It was also reported that Gundogan’s representative was in Manchester on Tuesday morning to discuss a move to the English giants.
On Monday, it was revealed by Fabrizio Romano that Pep Guardiola approved Gundogan’s potential return to his side — with the midfielder being the £378,846-a-week man’s first signing at the club.
By which game Man City reckon they will seal Gundogan deal
However, there is not much time left in the transfer window and any deals Manchester City intend to complete will need to be done as swiftly as possible.
As per a report by Cadena SER, a key reason why Barcelona are open to offloading the 33-year-old is due to being able to register new signing Dani Olmo while also clearing space in their wage bill.
The midfield maestro’s future is certainly up in the air, as things stand.
However, a report by GiveMeSport has stated that there is growing confidence within the Manchester City camp that they will be able to seal the deal to sign Gundogan by the time they face Ipswich Town on Saturday.
Pep Guardiola’s side intend to complete the deal swiftly, as per the report.
Additionally, the clubs views the Gelsenkirchen-born technician as a player who could provide competition to Mateo Kovacic in the middle of the park.
Ilkay Gundogan would be an incredible signing for Man City
There are far too many reasons why signing Gundogan would be a remarkable coup for Manchester City.
The veteran knows the club inside and out and considering he left City as their captain, he would still command the same respect he did a year ago.
Gundogan remains one of the best midfielders in world football — registering five goals and 14 assists in all competitions for Barcelona last season.
With how versatile the former German captain remains, he would return to being an incredible useful option for Pep Guardiola — which would be a huge help for the Catalan boss in what is expected to be yet another jam-packed season of European football.
Considering how instrumental Gundogan was to this Manchester City side during his final season at the club, his status in the side could become as influential if the move is confirmed in a few days.
