Man City already have three potential Ilkay Gundogan replacements if they fail to land Declan Rice
It's always sad when a legend waves goodbye but it's a heartache Manchester City have calloused themselves against in recent years.
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Man City have already shown how they will replace Ilkay Gundogan
Manchester City know the script by now. An iconic player has left every summer since Pep Guardiola, with Ilkay Gundogan the latest.
Pep Guardiola would have Erling Haaland's approval to sign 'high level' defender for Man City
Manchester City have set the bar for next season unbelievably high, even by their own standards. After an unforgettable title-winning season, Pep Guardiola's men will go in search of glory again.
Ilkay Gundogan exit provides Pep Guardiola with Man City familiar test
Manchester City fans will naturally be sad to see Ilkay Gundogan make a summer exit give he has written his name into the club’s history books.
Man City have two standout options to replace Ilkay Gundogan as captain
Every year since Pep Guardiola has been at Manchester City, a club legend has departed.
Ilkay Gündogan to leave Manchester City and join Barcelona on free transfer
Ilkay Gündogan will sign for Barcelona on a free transfer, ending Manchester City’s hopes of keeping the influential midfielder. The 32‑year‑old, who was captain and a pivotal figure in City’s treble‑winning side – scoring twice in the FA Cup final – has agreed a two-year deal with Barça, with an option for a further year. Gündogan’s contract at City was due to expire at the end of the month.
Manchester United might be letting Erik ten Hag do what Pep Guardiola did
Have you heard the one about the Scotsman, the Portuguese, the Norwegian and the two Dutchmen? It is not a snappy punchline or particularly funny if you're of a Manchester United persuasion.
Liverpool FC have just made Man City's Ilkay Gundogan task even more important
It didn't need a goal after 12 seconds and an FA Cup-winning brace to show how important Ilkay Gundogan is to Manchester City but it didn't half make the prospect of losing him even scarier.