Real Madrid have turned down the opportunity to sign Ilkay Gundogan on a free transfer, according to reports.
Gundogan, 32, was made Manchester City captain this summer and has played 273 games in six years at the club. However, the Germany international has yet to be tied down to a contract extension while his current agreement with the Premier League champions ends next summer.
It means he is free to speak with overseas clubs about a potential move from next month. But it appears as though one European heavyweight has rejected the chance to sign him.
