Arsenal join Barcelona In Race For Gundogan - Report

Written by Patrick Echatah

Arsenal are reportedly set to rival Barcelona for Ilkay Gundogan’s signature in the summer transfer window.

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Barcelona are thought to be keen on bringing the Germany international to the Camp Nou after his Manchester City contract expires in the summer.

Yet Arsenal are also keen and hope the prospect of working alongside Mikel Arteta again will appeal to Gundogan, according to The Guardian.

The Gunners are also keen to revamp their midfield this season, with Granit Xhaka expected to leave and sign for Bayer Leverkusen.

The Athletic are also reporting that Arsenal want Gundogan, largely because of Arteta, and claim the manager thinks he’d be the perfect replacement for Xhaka.

Gundogan’s future remains uncertain but it hasn’t been ruled out that he could even end up staying at Manchester City.

The midfielder is one of several players Barca are thought to be keen on this summer, with Martin Zubimendi, Ruben Neves and Joshua Kimmich also targets.

Meanwhile…

Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti has opened up on his future after spending the season on loan in Serie A with Lecce.

The Frenchman has had a difficult few years but has been enjoying himself in Italy, making 23 appearances so far this season. Umtiti says he’s regained his confidence at Lecce and has also revealed he’s been talking about to Alexandre Lacazette about his desire to play for Lyon again.

“I’m still under contract with Barcelona until 2026, but it’s true that I really need to feel respected, appreciated and I feel good in Italy” he said.

(barcablaugranes)

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