Barcelona are stepping up their push to sign Ilkay Gundogan on a free transfer next summer - according to reports - with the Manchester City captain now free to speak with potential suitors from overseas.
Gundogan, 32, has yet to agree extended terms at the Etihad Stadium and should have several options in the event he does move on next season. He joined City from Borussia Dortmund for €27million in 2016.
During that time, the Germany international - who has won 66 caps for his country - had made 278 appearances for City and won four Premier League titles. Gundogan was appointed club captain when long-serving Fernandinho left the reigning champions to return to his native Brazil this summer.
