Arsenal will look to torpedo Barcelona to the signature of Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Ilkay Gundogan remains a top target for several clubs.
Arsenal and Barcelona are his two top suitors, with the former looking to hijack the latter’s deal.
Meanwhile, Manchester City will look to keep the German international at the Etihad beyond the summer transfer window.
Ilkay Gundogan is one of the most highly sought-after players in the transfer market heading into the summer transfer window.
The 32-year-old is in the final days of his contract with Manchester City.
The German international has battled injury woes to become a mainstay in midfield for the Premier League heavyweights.
But Gundogan’s uncertain situation has left Manchester City rattled while alerting Arsenal and Barcelona.
Arsenal and Manchester City traded blows in the Premier League title race this past season.
The Gunners were also active in the market last summer and raided Manchester City for two players.
And Arsenal’s eagerness to sign Manchester City players has not ended, with Joao Cancelo and Ilkay Gundogan being top targets.
Recent reports have suggested that the North London giants have already offered a contract to the 32-year-old.
And Arsenal will look to steal a march on Barcelona in the race to sign the veteran midfielder in a Bosman move.
But Arsenal’s eagerness to seal the deal has left Barcelona in a spot of bother.
The Gunners can potentially offer a lucrative contract to Gundogan, which Barcelona cannot.
