Barcelona boss Xavi has 'spoken personally' to Ilkay Gundogan and more Man City transfer rumours

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

Barcelona manager Xavi has already spoken to Ilkay Gundogan as he attempts to lure the Manchester City midfielder to the Nou Camp, according to reports in Spain.

Gundogan's current contract at City expires in the summer, with growing speculation that he may call time on a seven-year spell in Manchester.

The midfielder turns 33 later this year and will likely earn one more major move, should he decide to leave this summer. Barcelona have long been touted as the German's next destination, with Xavi's side focusing on out-of-contract players given the financial restrictions placed on them by La Liga.

And AS report that conversations have already taken place between Gundogan and Xavi ahead of a potential summer move. ALSO READ: Five City players to join up with England squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers The report adds that such conversations have been 'more than positive', with Gundogan willing to lower his current wages in order to facilitate the move.