Arsenal are reported to be keen on signing Gundogan on a free switch if he does depart City. Barcelona have additionally been linked with the 32-year-old in latest months.

Gundogan refused to talk about his future following the Premier League trophy raise earlier this month. Pep Guardiola had beforehand made his emotions clear that he desires him to remain.

Guardiola stated: "I said about the contract, the club is involved and knows my opinion. They are above me, we take the decision together, good and bad.

"I like this participant and having fun with working with him and the way I'd wish to work with him sooner or later."

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