Barcelona transfer target Ilkay Gundogan is no closer to deciding his future at Manchester City this summer.

The German international is on La Blaugrana’s transfer radar as they look for midfield reinforcements in the coming months.

Gundogan’s contract at the Etihad Stadium expires in June, despite his role as captain for the Premier League champions, with Barcelona reaching out to his representatives over a possible move.

Pep Guardiola wants to keep the 32-year-old in Manchester, with the offer of a renewal on the table for the former Borussia Dortmund schemer, but Barcelona are willing to offer two years, compared to one.

As per reports from Diario AS, Gundogan’s agent, and uncle, Ilhan, no deal has been agreed, with the end of season run-in the focus for the midfielder.

“I’m surprised at where the stories come from about a deal being closed for many weeks”, he said.

“There’s no agreement with any club. It’s not yet decided where he will play for the next few years.

“Ilkay can still win three major trophies this season as City captain. That’s the only thing he’s focused on right now.”

City are pushing Arsenal in the Premier League title race, alongside an FA Cup semi final date against Sheffield United, and a Champions League showdown with Bayern Munich.

Manchester City will keep Haaland under wraps during potential treble chase

Manchester City will wrap Erling Haaland in cotton wool as Pep Guardiola’s side target the nine victories they need to retain the Premier League title.

The 45-goal Norwegian will be key for City as they chase honours on three fronts, safe in the knowledge that if they win all of their remaining games — starting with Saturday's visit of Leicester — they will overtake Arsenal.

The Gunners remain six points clear at the top having played a game more but must visit the Etihad later this month.

Haaland has missed just three games through injury for City this season, compared to 16 with Borussia Dortmund last season.

Guardiola said: ‘I don’t know what he has done in Dortmund but we take care of him 24 hours. We have incredible doctors and physios, they are behind him every second of the day.

'It’s difficult to understand why you spend a lot of money and then leave them. With this demanding schedule, we have to take care of them. It’s so demanding today, with nutrition, rest, sleep, food.

‘We have to be like a watch because he’s so big. Physios, massage, backs, shoulders, tendons, everything. He works so much inside the training centre, much more than on the pitch.’

On City’s chances of retaining the title, Guardiola added: ‘I’m delighted to be in the position we are. I don’t think much about anything but Leicester. I don’t care about titles or no titles. Six or seven weeks before the end of the season, I am feeling that the team are defending well, attacking well and that’s good.’

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