Ilkay Gundogan Archives - A Different League

Manchester City complete first signing of the Pep Guardiola era

June 2, 2016 Vincent Van Genechten

Manchester City have announced the signing of midfielder Ilkay Gundogan from Borussia Dortmund on a four-year contract, becoming the first signing of Pep Guardiola’s reign for a fee believed to be around £20 million. The Citizens announced the deal on Twitter, after the German international urged them to do it: Sounds like a plan @Guendogan8! Let’s do it: https://t.co/0rlKYLR4UF #WelcomeIlkay #mcfc https://t.co/PNUHaDMJ1U — Manchester City FC (@MCFC) 2 juni 2016 “I’m thrilled to have signed for Manchester City,” said Gundogan on the club’s website. “When I learned of City’s interest my…

Manchester City to announce first signing for Pep Guardiola

May 23, 2016 Vincent Van Genechten

With the Bundesliga season in the books and Bayern winning the German cup this weekend, Pep Guardiola will officially move to Manchester City, starting his job on July 1. The Spanish manager is expected to transform the Citizens into a European power house and lure several star players to the Etihad Stadium in order for City to regain their best form in the Premier League, while repeating this season’s success in the Champions League. Man City hasn’t been quiet on the transfer market with Guardiola still in charge of Bayern. The Citizens are…

Manchester City closing in on German star

April 11, 2016 Vyom Chaudhary

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is on his way to join Manchester City in the summer. According to Sky Sports, the Citizens are in advanced negotiations with the Bundesliga Club over the transfer of the 25-year-old. However, both clubs remain £8 million apart in their valuation, as City are currently offering £28 million while Dortmund are standing firm on their valuation of £36 million. Pep Guardiola, who will take charge of City in summer, sees Gundogan as a key part of his plans at the Etihad and has instructed the club to complete…

United eyeing Juventus and PSG stars, City leading race for German playmaker and Arsenal talent

March 9, 2016March 9, 2016 Vincent Van Genechten

Despite having let the midfielder go on a free transfer in 2012, Manchester United are lining up a bid to sign Paul Pogba during the summer. Juventus are said to value the 22-year-old midfielder at around £62 million, while the Red Devils are facing competition from the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City, and Real Madrid, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport and as reported by Metro. Meanwhile, according to Turin news outlet Tuttosport Juventus continue to monitor Mario Gotze’s situation at Bayern Munich, as the Germany international was linked with a move…

Liverpool given a couple of serious transfer boosts

February 17, 2016February 17, 2016 Vincent Van Genechten

Jurgen Klopp is continuingly looking to strengthen his squad, as Liverpool have been given a couple of transfer boost for next summer. First, Ilkay Gundogan is unwilling to sign a contract extention at Borussia Dortmund. The midfielder’s current deal expires in June 2017 and the Bundesliga giants have been trying to extend it all season long. However, the 25-year-old has refused to agree to new terms with Dortmund and has told the club he will definitely not be signing a new deal, accoring to Sport Bild and reported by talkSPORT, with Dortmund already having identified…

Man United see late bid for Ilkay Gundogan rejected by Borussia Dortmund

August 25, 2015 Jordan Harris

Manchester United have seen a surprising bid for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan rejected by the Bundesliga outfit, the Daily Express report. Despite more pressing concerns, Louis van Gaal appears keen to ensure that the 24-year-old will not be moving to Arsenal, Juventus, or Bayern Munich. The Express claim that the three European heavyweights are also chasing Gundogan’s signature. However, the Red Devils have failed in their latest bid to land the player. Although the Germany international’s talent is undeniable, van Gaal has already made several additions to his midfield this…

Juventus hoping to move ahead of Man United in race to sign Ilkay Gundogan

August 13, 2015August 13, 2015 Jordan Harris

Juventus are hoping to complete a deal to sign Manchester United and Arsenal target Ilkay Gundogan this summer, according to the Daily Express. The Express report that the 24-year-old has been linked with a Borussia Dortmund exit during this window – despite signing a new deal at the Westfalenstadion earlier in the summer (via Sky Sports) – and the two Premier League rivals appeared to be ones leading the charge. However, the Old Lady have now made signing the Germany international one of their main priorities (via Express), having lost…

Arsenal gossip: Sanchez to miss season opener and Arteta pens new deal

July 7, 2015 Steve Green

Tuesday’s biggest Arsenal news and transfer rumours. Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, 26, will miss the start of the new season after helping Chile to win Copa America, the Daily Telegraph reports. The end of the Copa America caps off a year of non-stop football for the former Barcelona man. Arsenal captain Mikel Arteta, 33, has finally signed a one-year contract – months after the Spanish midfielder verbally agreed a deal with the Gunners, the Daily Mirror reports. The veteran midfield star saw his campaign last season curtailed by a series…

Arsenal news and gossip: Real Madrid star and Pedro targeted

July 6, 2015 Jordan Harris

Here is Monday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: READ MORE: Arsenal Gossip Arsenal considering £42.7m bid for Napoli star Arsenal legend SLAMS Mesut Ozil: He goes missing too often Arsene Wenger has earmarked Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema as a key transfer target, according to the Daily Star. The Star suggest that the Gunners could make a bid of £17.8m for the Frenchman. Arsenal are also in talks with Barcelona forward and Liverpool target Pedro, the Daily Star also suggest. The 27-year-old recently signed a new contract at the Nou…

Manchester United news and rumours: Gundogan hints at move, and Schneiderlin urged to join

July 6, 2015 Jordan Harris

Here is Monday’s news and rumours concerning Manchester United: READ MORE: Manchester United News Man United winger Angel Di Maria to miss the start of the season David de Gea: I’m returning to Man United for pre-season training Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has hinted that he may still be looking to leave the Bundesliga side, according to the Daily Express. The 24-year-old recently extended his contract by a year, but has put United on alert by suggesting that his future may still be elsewhere. “I just want to be honest.…

Borussia Dortmund will confirm Ilkay Gundogan’s £21.5m Man United move next week

June 26, 2015 Steve Green

Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund chief Michael Zorc has confirmed that he is expecting to announce the departure of midfield star Ilkay Gundogan next week, the Daily Express reports. READ MORE: Manchester United Transfer News Ten unstoppable players Manchester United almost signed Man United would lucky to sign key target, says ex-Real Madrid chief Manchester United have had the player on their radar for some time now, and have reportedly been in talks with the 24-year-old after having a £21m bid accepted by the German giants. And it is now believed…

Manchester United transfer targets XI: including Real Madrid trio and Morgan Schneiderlin

June 12, 2015 Jordan Harris

Manchester United have today unveiled Memphis Depay as their first signing of the summer (via the club’s official website), and while the Dutch winger’s arrival will already have the fans excited for the new season, they will be hoping that he is the first of many that arrive at Old Trafford in the coming months. READ MORE: Manchester United News and Goals Here is an XI of potential targets that are reportedly catching Louis van Gaal’s eye: GK- Hugo Lloris While several names are rumoured to be coming through the door in…

Barcelona to beat Man Utd to Ilkay Gundogan signing

May 22, 2015May 28, 2015 Adam Davies

FC Barcelona lead the chase to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan this summer, with the Daily Mail reporting that the player has already passed a medical with the Liga giants – which would be a significant blow to Manchester United. Gundogan’s contract expires in 2016, and last month Dortmund announced on their official account that he had elected against extending his deal. Borussia Dortmund und Mittelfeldspieler @Guendogan8 werden nicht über den 30. Juni 2016 hinaus zusammenarbeiten. pic.twitter.com/ONvIdZesCf — Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) April 30, 2015 That translates to: “Borussia Dortmund…