Ilkay Gundogan ‘makes decision on Manchester City future’ and more transfer rumours

Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is reportedly expected to join Barcelona on a free transfer at the end of the season.

Since joining the Citizens in the summer of 2016, Gundogan has made 293 appearances for the club, registering 54 goals and 38 assists.

The Germany international has scored five goals and provided five assists in 40 competitive appearances this season.

Despite playing regularly for the Citizens, his seven-year association with the club appears to be coming towards its conclusion.

Gundogan current contract expires in June 2023, and although Man City have reportedly offered the German a new deal, negotiations between the two parties have made little progress.

Guardiola is keen to retain the services of one of Man City’s dressing room leaders, but he is also reluctant to stand in the player’s way of a possible departure.

According to Football Insider, Gundogan has decided to leave Man City when his contract expires with Barcelona believed to be his next destination.

Due to Barcelona’s ongoing financial issues, they are expected to utilise free transfers in the summer window.

Elsewhere, Premier League giants Manchester City are on the trail of Pompey starlet Koby Mottoh.

That’s according to Football Insider that claims City are looking to land the academy prospect, who is making strong progress since arriving at Fratton Park.

The 16-year-old has bagged 13 goals for the academy this season from a wing-back position, as the first-year scholar makes promising development.