According to Per Mertesacker, Arsenal are well-positioned to secure the signing of Ilkay Gundogan following Manchester City’s Champions League victory.
Gundogan, who captained City to the UEFA Champions League title, has already won the Premier League and FA Cup in the 2022-23 season.
Ex-Arsenal and Germany star Mertesacker, who is now head of the Gunners’ academy, has told ZDF that Gundogan may decide to say “okay, mission accomplished” in the coming weeks.
He added on Mikel Arteta’s efforts to take the classy playmaker to Emirates Stadium:
“I think the clubs are queuing. Because Arteta knows him and we probably haven’t broken off contact, we’re in a good position. I think he’ll let it all sink in first and then choose from one of the four clubs.”
With his contract set to expire this summer, the midfielder is considering his options, including a potential move to Barcelona or a return to Borussia Dortmund.
City’s desire is to retain their captain, but Arsenal are among the teams vying for his signature in a four-way battle.