Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan wanted by Barcelona in stunning summer transfer
The LaLiga champions have reportedly identified the German as a replacement for departed maestro Andres Iniesta
Barcelona have set their sights on a summer swoop for Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, according to reports.
The Catalan giants are looking to replace club legend Andres Iniesta this summer, who has left after 22 years at the Nou Camp and will join Japanese Club Vissel Kobe on 1 July.
With Spanish hero Iniesta gone, Barca are searching for another maestro to control their midfield.
And, , City star Gundogan has emerged as a major target for the LaLiga champions.
It is claimed Barca are certain to make a bid for the 27-year-old Germany international before the summer transfer window shuts.
Gundogan joined Man City from Borussia Dortmund for £20million in 2016.
He has two years remaining on his Etihad Stadium contract, and is said to be valued at around £50million by the Premier League champions.
It is suggested the German star would be keen on a move to the Nou Camp, but also that Man City are keen to keep him and are likely to offer him a new deal to secure his future.