Manchester City return ‘imminent’ for Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan

Barcelona veteran Ilkay Gundogan looks set to leave the club this summer, after manager Hansi Flick made it clear he would not be a starter, and the club told him that his exit would help the club greatly in the transfer market. The 33-year-old looks poised to return to Manchester City.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has already given the green light to a return for Gundogan, and his relationship with the Catalan is thought to be strong. RAC1 report that a deal is imminent, with Barcelona simply hoping to save money on his salary, and City open to a deal as long as it is on a free.

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