The summer transfer window is starting in only a few days, and officials at FC Barcelona are busy with their tasks to ensure the club meets its objectives for this window. A successful transfer window will have huge implications for the season ahead, and even before the opening of the window, there is good news awaiting the club’s supporters.
This piece of good news is in relation with one of the primary targets of FC Barcelona for this summer window, Ilkay Gundogan. The departure of Sergio Busquets from the club has left a gaping hole in the squad that needs to be fulfilled before the start of the next season, and Gundogan was identified as one of the best-suited players to fill this gap.
However, getting the German international was a complicated task, as there were other sides also interested in the player. Still, the latest reports from SPORT claim that the Catalans have convinced the midfielder to come to Barcelona this summer, and have beaten other suitors in the race to sign Gundogan.
The report mentions that Gundogan is very close to signing for FC Barcelona, and is willing to join the Blaugranes despite interest from Arsenal and renewal efforts of Manchester City, primarily because he wants to say goodbye to the Premier League, and get an experience of La Liga before ending his career.
FC Barcelona have convinced the midfielder with a three-year contract, however, the signing of this contract will be finalized only after the player has played the Champions League final against Inter Milan.
Xavi has played a significant part in convincing the player to join the Blaugranes, as he believes the player can solve a lot of problems for the team, and play both at the pivot and as an attacking midfielder.
If these reports are to be believed, FC Barcelona would be getting a highly experienced and quality player, at zero cost, which can be incorporated seamlessly into the team after Busquets’ departure. His quality would increase the chances of the team retaining the La Liga title next season, and also get back to its rightful position in Europe.
