Ilkay Gundogan transfer news – next club odds: Barcelona favourites to clinch bargain free transfer, Real Madrid 20/1
BARCELONA are in pole position to sign Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan.
That’s according to bookmakers Betfair, who’ve installed the Spanish champions at 6/4 to clinch Gundogan’s signature this summer.
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Bayern Munich are second-favourites at 6/1, ahead of Paris Saint-Germain (10/1), Juventus (14/1) and Real Madrid (20/1).
Gundogan has scored 58 goals and provided 40 assists in 300 appearances in all competitions since arriving at the Etihad Stadium in July 2016.
The 32-year-old was Pep Guardiola’s first signing, and perhaps flew under the radar given his relatively modest £20million price tag.
That’s proven a bargain as he’s helped the club four Premier League titles, four Carabao Cup trophies and the FA Cup during his seven-season stay.
The club captain has been a leader on and off the pitch this season, and his back-to-back braces against Leeds and Everton have City on the verge of another top-flight title.
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Betfair odds
- Barcelona – 6/4
- Bayern Munich – 6/1
- Paris Saint-Germain – 10/1
- Juventus – 14/1
- Real Madrid – 20/1
However, the Germany international has entered the final weeks of his contract and there’s currently no sign of an extension on the table.
Manager Guardiola knows his qualities are unmatched in his side, and is understandably eager to keep him for at least another 12 months.
He said: “Ilkay shows again and again the quality, his importance and his commitment to all of us and the Club. Nobody knows what is going to happen, maybe he stays. Hopefully.”
If no contract discussions emerge, Gundogan will be available on a free transfer and Barcelona boss Xavi views him as the ideal replacement for Sergio Busquets.
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