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Ed McCambridge

Arsenal offer Ilkay Gündogan a lucrative two-year deal in bid to hijack Barcelona move - report

Ilkay Gundogan of Manchester City lifts the Premier League trophy after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Etihad Stadium on May 21, 2023 in Manchester, England.

Arsenal have offered a contract to Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gündogan, in a bid to hijack the German's proposed move to Barcelona when his current terms end this summer.  

Spanish outlet Sport report that Arsenal have stepped in with a lucrative two-year deal, as Gunners boss Mikel Arteta looks to add quality and firepower to his midfield ahead of next season. Snatching wantaway Manchester City stars has proved a smart strategy for the North London club recently, with last season's title-tilt owing much to the arrivals of Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus. 

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