Manchester City and Ilkay Gundogan are locked in negotiations ahead of the captain's contract expiring at the end of the season.
Pep Guardiola has already made it clear he would like the midfielder to stay in Manchester. Likewise, it would seem that Gundogan is more than happy to be at the Etihad Stadium for longer.
But, as of yet, there has been no progress when it comes to extending the deal. City blocked Sky Sports from quizzing Gundogan about his future but perhaps if they had asked him, the 32-year-old may have agreed with Roy Keane's assessment of the situation. ALSO READ: City made Gundogan request to Sky Sports Speaking to Sky Sports, the former Manchester United man said: "The only issue depends on the length of contract.
City aren’t known for giving out long-term - two or three-year - deals. Is he 32? That might be the issue. "I’m sure it’s not necessarily about the money available, it’s the length of contract.