Tag: Ilkay Gundogan

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City runs with the ball under pressure from Hakan Calhanoglu and Francesco Acerbi of FC Internazionale during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD1 match between Manchester City and FC Internazionale Milano at City of Manchester Stadium on September 18, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

No surprise: De Bruyne could be fit for Arsenal game after all

Arsenal fans fear Kevin De Bruyne could still play despite injury doubts, with Manchester City known for unexpected player recoveries before big matches.
BERGAMO, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 19: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, acknowledges the fans after the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD1 match between Atalanta BC and Arsenal FC at Stadio di Bergamo on September 19, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arteta responds to Kevin De Bruyne injury reports

Mikel Arteta speaks on Kevin De Bruyne’s injury ahead of Arsenal vs Man City, acknowledging City's depth and their ability to cope without their star midfielder.
Declan Rice Arsenal transfers - LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 25: Declan Rice attends the Women's Football Awards 2023 at Nobu Hotel on May 25, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images)

Arsenal agree payment structure for Declan Rice

Arsenal finalise the record-breaking £105m signing of Declan Rice from West Ham, ushering in a new era for the Gunners.
Manchester City's German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan poses with the Premier League trophy on the pitch after the presentation ceremony following the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north-west England, on May 21, 2023. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Ilkay Gundogan ends Arsenal interest by signing for Barcelona

Ilkay Gundogan leaves Manchester City to join Barcelona on a free transfer, ending an illustrious career at City and making way for a new chapter.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: Ilkay Gundogan of Manchester City reacts during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park on March 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Ilkay Gundogan chooses Barcelona over Arsenal

Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan is set to join Barcelona, a decision that has implications for Arsenal who were also interested in the German international.
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Regrets? Leno speaks Arsenal, Rice and Gundogan

Bernd Leno reveals his thoughts on leaving Arsenal, his journey with Fulham, and the possible move of Declan Rice to a Premier League giant.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 20: Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad looks on during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Spotify Camp Nou on May 20, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Martin Zubimendi dismisses Barcelona, keeps Arsenal guessing

Arsenal's target, Martin Zubimendi, has publicly rejected a move to Barcelona. This decision impacts Arsenal's plans and their upcoming Champions League campaign.
Manchester City's German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan poses with the Premier League trophy on the pitch after the presentation ceremony following the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north-west England, on May 21, 2023. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Gundogan set to make a decision amid Arsenal interest

Ilkay Gundogan is set to make a decision on his future soon, with various offers on the table including from Arsenal.
Arsenal transfers - TOPSHOT - Manchester City's German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan (R) celebrates scoring the team's fourth goal with Manchester City's English midfielder Jack Grealish during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second-leg football match between Manchester City and RB Leipzig at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on March 14, 2023. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal in ‘good position’ for unlikely Premier League signing says key Arsenal man

Per Mertesacker thinks Arsenal are in a good position to sign Ilkay Gundogan if the midfielder decides to leave Manchester City this summer.
Manchester City's German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan poses with the Premier League trophy on the pitch after the presentation ceremony following the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north-west England, on May 21, 2023. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal offer 2-year deal to Ilkay Gundogan

Arsenal eyes City's Ilkay Gundogan amidst strong competition from Barcelona. The Gunners offer two-year deal as they look to enhance their midfield.
Arsenal transfers - TOPSHOT - Manchester City's German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan (R) celebrates scoring the team's fourth goal with Manchester City's English midfielder Jack Grealish during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second-leg football match between Manchester City and RB Leipzig at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on March 14, 2023. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Gundogan agent denies new contract agreement with Manchester City

Ilkay Gundogan hasn't agreed a deal with Manchester City or anyone else yet, as he remains focused on the Champions League final.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 03: Ilkay Guendogan of Manchester City celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Emirates FA Cup Final between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on June 03, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s interest tested as Gundogan enters advanced talks

Arsenal's prospect of securing Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan seems increasingly unlikely, with AC Milan reportedly leading the race for the star player's signature.
Arsenal transfers - MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 20: Dani Olmo of RB Leipzig looks on during the warm up prior to the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and RB Leipzig at Allianz Arena on May 20, 2023 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Who will join Arsenal? Exploring The Gunner’s transfer wishlist

Explore the latest on Arsenal's transfer news - tracking the club's interest in Dominik Szoboszlai, Dani Olmo, and others. Find out more about Arsenal's moves.
Arsenal transfers - Manchester City's German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Manchester City at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on May 14, 2023. (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)

Manchester City only offer Gundogan 1-year deal

Manchester City may struggle to convince Ilkay Gundogan to extend his contract with the club as they're only offering him a one-year deal.
Manchester City's German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan poses with the Premier League trophy on the pitch after the presentation ceremony following the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north-west England, on May 21, 2023. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta accused of ‘meddling’ in Barcelona transfer by Spanish report

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's manager, is under the Spanish media's radar for allegedly meddling in Barcelona's transfer plans, adding a new twist to the summer saga.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: Ilkay Gundogan of Manchester City reacts during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park on March 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Man City to fend off Arsenal with improved deal for Gundogan

Manchester City are reportedly planning to offer Ilkay Gundogan a new deal in an effort to keep him away from Arsenal's clutches.
Arsenal transfers - LONDON, ENGLAND: Mason Mount of Chelsea applauds the fans after their side's defeat in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg match between Chelsea FC and Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge on April 18, 2023. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Arsenal in pursuit of Mason Mount despite Manchester United interest

A look at Arsenal's new transfer strategy, as the Gunners target Chelsea's Mason Mount, amidst interest from Manchester United.
Manchester City's German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan poses with the Premier League trophy on the pitch after the presentation ceremony following the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north-west England, on May 21, 2023. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Arteta pushes free transfer move for another Manchester City man

Arsenal have a concrete interest in Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan, with Mikel Arteta driving a move, according to a report.
Arsenal transfers - LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 14: Ilkay Guendogan of Manchester City looks on during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Manchester City at Goodison Park on May 14, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Arsenal to offer long-term contract to Ilkay Gundogan

Arsenal enters the race for Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan, disrupting Barcelona's plans. Will the Gunners sign the German midfielder?
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Moises Caicedo of Brighton & Hove Albion applauds fans after the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Friends Provident St. Mary's Stadium on December 26, 2022 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

7 Arsenal targets for summer transfer window

Arsenal are reportedly targeting Moises Caicedo, Julian Brandt, and Eden Hazard for the summer transfer window. Discover what's in store for these players and how Arsenal plans to boost its squad.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: Ilkay Gundogan of Manchester City reacts during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park on March 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arsenal keen on Gundogan as Barcelona baulk at wages

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Ilkay Gundogan, but the player wants to move to Barcelona, who are reluctant to pay his wages.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta (R) speaks with Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (L) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 1, 2020. (Photo by Ian KINGTON / IKIMAGES / AFP

Gundogan: Arteta is emphatic, caring and hard working

Ilkay Gundogan sung the praises of Mikel Arteta and admitted to being a boyhood fan of Thierry Henry, speaking in a Q&A on social media.
WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - MARCH 20: Serge Gnabry of Germany arrives prior to the International Friendly match between Germany and Serbia at Volkswagen Arena on March 20, 2019 in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Photo by Oliver Hardt/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

Serge Gnabry hits out at racist fans

Serge Gnabry has condemned those responsible for racially abusing Ilkay Gundogan and Leory Sane on Wednesday night saying that “racism belongs neither to the football stadium nor to other areas of society.”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 04: (L-R) Jerome Boateng, Mesut Oezil and Bastian Schweinsteiger of Germany sing the National Anthem prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Quarter Final match between France and Germany at Maracana on July 4, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Erdogan: Racism such as in the Özil saga must come to an end

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish president, has suggested that Mesut Özil and Ilkay Gündoğan were 'excluded' from Germany because of their roots, and called the treatment of the pair 'racism'.
BERLIN, GERMANY - MARCH 26: Lukas Podolski and Mesut Oezil of Germany look dejected during the international friendly match between Germany and England at Olympiastadion on March 26, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Bongarts/Getty Images)

2 two goat f***ers? Manchester City man defends Mesut Ozil as Podolski gets it...

Lukas Podolski has become the latest German player to deny Mesut Ozil’s claim of racism within the German national camp, falling foul of the ‘if I didn’t experience it, it doesn’t exist’ line of thinking.

Per Mertesacker doesn’t accept Mesut Ozil’s racism claims

Per Mertesacker has become the latest white, single-nationality German player to deny there is any racism in the German camp in comments that are very disappointing.
ERLIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 10: Germanys Federal President Joachim Gauck (L) and German Chancellor Angela Merkel awards Mesut Oezil of the German national football team with the Silbernes Lorbeerblatt for winning the FIFA World Cup 2014 title during the Silbernes Lorbeerblatt Award Ceremony at Schloss Bellevue Palace on November 10, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Angela Merkel defends ‘thoughtless’ Mesut Ozil who is affected by whistles

German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, has called for the press and public to ‘show more understanding’ over Mesut Ozil and Ilkay Gundogan’s meeting with Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

German FA hit out at Mesut Ozil for being used for political stunt

The German FA have made it known that they are not pleased with Mesut Ozil for posing with Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Surprising Arsenal player makes Top 10 passers list

Arsenal have one player in the top 10 most accurate passers in the Premier League this season, and rather surprisingly that player is Nacho Monreal.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on February 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Ilkay Gundogan makes hypocritical jibe at Aubameyang after transfer saga

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang continues to be a target in the German press after his messy split from Borussia Dortmund.

Manchester City missing 4 for Arsenal clash

What sort of team will Pep Guardiola be able to field against Arsenal in the FA Cup on Sunday? Here's who's currently out for City. Bacary...

Manchester City injury report

A look at who may or may not be available for Manchester City when they visit the Emirates on 2 April.
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Pep Guardiola delivers Manchester City injury blow ahead of Arsenal

Five Manchester City players miss out on the Premier League clash against Arsenal on Sunday.
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Manchester City without Gundogan for Arsenal clash

On Sunday, Arsenal travel to Manchester City but it appears the Blues will be without another one of their star players.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Swansea City at Emirates Stadium on October 15, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Ilkay Gundogan hails Ozil’s vision

Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan has hailed Mesut Ozil as having the best vision in football.

Mesut Ozil tips Manchester United and Manchester City to do well next season

Mesut Ozil reckons that Manchester United and Manchester City will do well next season, with the playmaker being particularly impressed by Pep Guardiola's new signings.
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Manchester City announce Ilkay Gundogan, rip off Arsenal

Manchester City announced the signing of Borussia Dortmund's Ilkay Gundogan on Thursday but the way in which they chose to do it on social media was a little... familiar.

Gündogan not wanted by Real Madrid, Barça, Bayern

German superstar Ilkay Gündogan could be available this summer, and Manchester City look like the hot favourites to sign him. The Borussia Dortmund midfielder is...

Gundogan wants ‘new challenge’ despite new contract

by Nia Griffiths Just when you thought the Ilkay Gundogan to Arsenal rumours had ceased to exist, the cheeky lad throws a spanner in the...