Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has hinted at his possibility of staying at his current club despite interest from Arsenal and Barcelona.
Gundogan, 32, is expected to end his seven-year stint with Cityzens at the end of this month. He is in the final month of his contract and has recently caught the eye of Barcelona and Arsenal.
However, following the 2-1 FA Cup final win over Manchester United on Saturday June 3, Gundogan shared his thoughts on the immediate future, telling beIN Sports:
"I feel very appreciated in this team. I haven't been to a football club in seven years. So I think it shows how much I love this team, the coach and I really love this club. We'll see what happens next."
Gundogan, who has won 13 trophies with City so far, gave his all against the Reds at Wembley. He scored a stunning opening goal that lasted 12 seconds before scoring the winning goal in the 51st minute.
According to SPORT, the former Borussia Dortmund star is ready to turn down a move to Arsenal after important talks with Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez. He is said to have offered a three-year contract at Camp Nou. A right-handed central midfielder known for his ability to pass and shoot from long distances, the 66-cap German international is keen to end his illustrious Premier League career.
Furthermore, he aims to become a key star at Barcelona, ??who are aiming to retain the La Liga title and impress in the upcoming UEFA Champions League campaign.
However, Gundogan will make a decision on his future after the UEFA Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan on Saturday 10 June. He could still decide to extend his contract at Etihad.
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Wolverhampton Wanderers captain Ruben Neves will soon sign a permanent contract with another club. When his contract expires next summer, the midfielder is said to have attracted interest from Barcelona and Arsenal.
According to the Daily Mail, the Gunners have identified Neves as a target to replace West Ham United's Declan Rice.
Speaking on the Seaman Says podcast, Arsenal legend David Seaman shared his thoughts on Neves:
"Honestly, I think he's a bit better than being seen as a backup. Ruben Neves is a good player. I would also bring him to the club because he's a midfielder. quality. There's absolutely no doubt about that."
Neves, 26, has been a staple in Wolves' dressing room since joining from Porto for 16m in 2017. He has scored 30 goals and provided 13 assists in 253 appearances. in Wolves leagues.
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