Arsenal academy manager Per Mertesacker has given hope that his side could sign Ilkay Gundogan during the summer transfer window.
Gundogan is currently into the final three weeks of his contract with Manchester City, meaning he would be available on a free transfer if he doesn't pen fresh terms before then. The Gunners are one team to be linked with a potential move, as well as La Liga champions Barcelona and Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain.
Now, Mertesacker has spoken candidly about the prospect of the German international signing for the north Londoners this summer. The 38-year-old has claimed that they are in a good position considering the player's relationship with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, who previously worked with Gundogan when he was Pep Guardiola's assistant coach at City for three and a half years.
