The transfer rumor mill is buzzing with news that Barcelona has been keeping a close eye on Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan over the past few months. The German international has just four months left on his current contract at Etihad.
Last week, top officials from both clubs, including Laporta and Txiki Begiristain alongside Ferran Soriano met to discuss the 32-year-old midfielder's future. It is clear that Barca has a genuine opportunity to land the talented player, but the sticking point is his salary.
According to reports, Gundogan is holding out for a two-year contract and a salary of €10 million per season, which is quite a fortune for Barcelona, especially considering the current economic circumstances.
Nevertheless, if the Spanish club wants to secure his services, they will have to make an attractive offer. Gundogan's ability to dominate the midfield, score crucial goals, and dictate the tempo of the game make him an excellent candidate for Barcelona's midfield.
But the Catalan club will have to move quickly if they want to secure his signature before he signs a new contract with Manchester City or is snapped up by another club.
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