BREAKING: Champion Manchester City Search For Ilkay Gundogan Replacement—Manchester City could enter the transfer market for a central midfielder if club captain Ilkay Gundogan decides to leave when his contract expires this summer.
The Premier League champions are hoping to agree an extension with Gundogan, who is wanted by Arsenal and Barcelona, but have compiled a shortlist should the 32-year-old call time on his Manchester City career.
The Mirror reports: “Manchester City have enquired about the availability of Marco Veratti with PSG open to selling the midfielder. Veratti has been at the Paris club for over a decade but has faced heavy criticism this term and the Ligue 1 leaders may consider refreshing their midfield options.
“Brighton’s Alex Mac Allister is another who is being monitored after his recent performances at the World Cup with winners Argentina, as well as his form for high-flying Brighton.
“Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich, a player whom Guardiola worked with during his time in Germany, is the other player who is on City’s radar this summer.”
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— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) May 23, 2023