Gündogan eyes Barça exit, Turkish giants circling

Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gündogan is keen to leave the club before the transfer window slams shut, amid interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia, reports Sport.

Barcelona have been open to approaches for Gundogan this summer, and a move is gathering pace now that the midfielder has now reportedly informed officials at the club of his wish to depart the Nou Camp.

The report reveals that both Galatasaray and Fenerbahce are battling to sign the former Manchester City captain, with Sarı Kanaryalar manager Jose Mourinho making it clear that should funds be available, he will attempt to strike a deal for the playmaker.

Clubs in Saudi Arabia have also been long-term admirers of Gundogan and have reportedly regularly attempted to persuade the Germany international to make the switch to the Saudi Pro League.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was quizzed about Gündogan’s future after his team’s 2-1 win over Valencia on Saturday and said that he “had the feeling that he will stay.”