Mikel Arteta needs the midfielder in north London
Arsenal are reportedly set to rival Barcelona for Ilkay Gundogan’s signature in the summertime switch window.
Barcelona are regarded as eager on bringing the Germany worldwide to the Camp Nou after his Manchester Metropolis contract expires in the summertime.
But Arsenal are additionally eager and hope the prospect of working alongside Mikel Arteta once more will attraction to Gundogan, in keeping with The Guardian.
The Gunners are additionally eager to revamp their midfield this season, with Granit Xhaka anticipated to depart and signal for Bayer Leverkusen.
The Athletic are additionally reporting that Arsenal need Gundogan, largely due to Arteta, and declare the supervisor thinks he’d be the right alternative for Xhaka.
Gundogan’s future stays unsure but it surely hasn’t been dominated out that he might even find yourself staying at Manchester Metropolis.
The midfielder is one among a number of gamers Barca are regarded as eager on this summer season, with Martin Zubimendi, Ruben Neves and Joshua Kimmich additionally targets.