FC Barcelona Transfers: The Catalan club has always been interested in doing business with Manchester City. Eric Garcia arrived in Barcelona on a free transfer, whereas the Blaugrana shelled out £48.4 million to grab Ferran Torres and have him join their club. They were also interested in Bernardo Silva in the last transfer window but his price tag drove them away. Now, it has been reported that they are eyeing getting Ilkay Gundogan on a free transfer in the upcoming summer transfer window. Follow Football Club Barcelona LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN
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The Spanish club has been a long admirer of Bernardo Silva. They were looking to rope him into the Spotify Camp Nou in the upcoming transfer window. But it seems that the price has been a breaking point for Barcelona. They have accepted that they will be unable to meet a likely asking price of around £60 million for Silva.
FC Barcelona Transfers: Catalan club eyeing GUNDOGAN
Now, all their attention has turned to the other midfielder, Ilkay Gundogan. The 32-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season. City’s midfielder has also informed the club that he will let them know of his plans shortly. Gundogan is happy in Manchester, but although City would also like him to stay, it is understood they are only offering a one-year deal.
Manchester City are still waiting for Ilkay Gundogan to decide his future — taking time as new contract would probably mean to complete his career there. 🔵 #MCFC
🔵🔴 Barcelona want to sign Gundogan on a free transfer, there’s also another club interested.
…up to the player. pic.twitter.com/ZGu81tWjTI
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 28, 2023
It has been reported that Barca’s representatives have spoken to the player’s representatives and have let them know they are keen to take him to the Nou Camp on a contract double the length. Reports suggest that the negotiations between Barcelona and Gundogan are flowing at a smooth pace at the moment.
The German star has played nearly 300 games for the Cityzens since joining from Borussia Dortmund in 2016. He was the first signing of the Pep Guardiola era at the Etihad. The veteran is also well respected by his peers as Ilkay was picked as the captain of City by his teammates when Fernandinho left the club last season. He has also won nine trophies for the club in his time there.
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Xavi has been a huge admirer of the player from City. Barcelona has been going through a financial mess and a free transfer would really help them out. Added to this, his versatility and how he can play across the midfield will be a boon to the Spanish club. With Busquets mostly leaving at the end of the season, Ilkay will be a great addition to the squad.
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