Manchester City are closing in on the re-signing of Ilkay Gundogan from Barcelona, Sky Sports News understands.
A one-year contract plus the option of a further year is ready in principle for the midfielder, once the clubs are in agreement although there would be no fee between the two sides.
The German wants to return to City and has ignored interest from Saudi Arabia and Qatar because of that.
Sky Sports News reported on Monday that the 33-year-old had been told he could leave Barcelona as they look to trade players to reduce their wage bill.
Discussions continue as all sides work towards a sensational return for Gundogan to re-join the team he spent seven years at.
Gundogan left City for Barca last summer on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract after he had captained City to an historic Treble.
Gundogan made 304 appearances and scored 60 goals in his time at City as he won 12 major trophies, including five Premier League titles and the Champions League.
Gundogan, who joined City in the summer of 2016 from Borussia Dortmund, retired from international football earlier this week.
Man City considering move for Celtic forward Kyogo
Manchester City are considering a move for Celtic forward Kyogo Furuhashi.
The Premier League champions are weighing up whether or not they go into the market to replace Julian Alvarez who completed an £82m move to Atletico Madrid.
It is understood City will only consider making a move if the right option emerges but no decision has yet been made on any player.
Sky Sports News has already reported this summer that Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze is another player City admire.
Kyogo moved to Celtic in 2021 under former manager Ange Postecoglou, following their time together at Yokohama F Marinos - one of the clubs in the City Football Group.
The Japan international - who signed a new four-year deal at Celtic until 2027 last summer - has scored 73 goals in 135 games and won seven major honours.
T-fxcartoonNetwork
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He missed lifting the trophy🏆
we won two trophies before he came to us
ClemJay
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is true or roumus
very true
kandmopty
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Chelsea sell players for more money but Barcelona without money selling all experience players
City_Guy
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As much as I like Gundogan, I don't like his coming back to the team. Aside from the experience, his coming back will impact the team balance.
wutbdeilnr
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if we are man city we need ilkay Gundogan
peyadiopu
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He's already back to City
is true or roumus
AFerayrD7545
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So who now becomes captain???
Allfootball1995
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He missed lifting the trophy🏆
rumemruz
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Like seriously? Our best player last season? Hmm meanwhile Ferran Torres is still in the team. Thank you Laporta and management
Is it by force to support barca, find a different club bro😂😆
Shmonny
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No Rodri backup No Alvarez replacement No haaland back up Oscar Bobb injured No new signing Man city may be finished Only to win the league again 😭
kukdknoyz
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So, Manchester City will not waste money on top pĺayer anymore. Sign them all.
GaddafiJamal
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Like seriously? Our best player last season? Hmm meanwhile Ferran Torres is still in the team. Thank you Laporta and management
You Were Making Sense Until The Last Part🤧🤮😂😂🤦♂️
Khlassic_Newton
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Like seriously? Our best player last season? Hmm meanwhile Ferran Torres is still in the team. Thank you Laporta and management
pepteam0
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He came back
Weubilnu
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Ilkay GUNDOGAN 🥰
ClemJay
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He's already back to City