One of the main targets of FC Barcelona for this summer transfer window, Ilkay Gundogan’s move to Barcelona is subject to multiple twists and turns. The optimism regarding his possible move to Camp Nou is subsiding, as his transfer looks increasingly difficult now.
FC Barcelona have been linked with the German midfielder for some months now, and there were reports that the club has already agreed with the player, with Manchester City also pushing him for a contract renewal and Arsenal trying their luck to bring him to Emirates.
The player himself was expected to announce his decision regarding his next destination after the UEFA Champions League final. A significant time has passed since this final took place, and the German was able to win his first Champions League title.
However, the player has not yet disclosed his decision about his next destination, keeping sides interested in his signature in limbo. A journalist who is closely acquainted with the developments at FC Barcelona, Gerard Romero, has also now claimed that there is a 50% chance that Gundogan will join the Catalan club this summer.
This update comes after reports claimed that Gundogan is feeling pessimistic about his chances of a move to Barcelona, as he has not yet received an offer from the Catalan club.
The player himself wanted a move to Barcelona, but in the absence of an offer and no guarantees that Barcelona would be able to get him registered with La Liga, the player feels he will have to remain with Manchester City or join the Saudi side Al-Hilal.
Thus, new updates about Gundogan’s possible arrival to FC Barcelona keep on coming, and as the news are not too encouraging, the club would do well to identify other players to pursue if Gundogan’s transfer falls through.
