Ilkay Gundogan hands in transfer request at Barcelona, could join up with Jose Mourinho at Fenerbahce - Paper Round
Updated 19/08/2024 at 10:27 GMT+1
Ilkay Gundogan has been linked with a sensational move to Fenerbahce where he could join up with Jose Mourinho. A report suggests the Barcelona midfielder has handed in a transfer request. Meanwhile, Scott McTominay could leave Manchester United this week with West Ham linked with a deal, and Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka is attracting interest from Barcelona.
Flick has a 'feeling' Gundogan will stay at Barcelona amid transfer links
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Mourinho wants to bring Gundogan to Turkey
Ilkay Gundogan wants to leave Barcelona and has handed in a transfer request.
That is according to a report in The Sun, which claims Jose Mourinho wants the 33-year-old to join him at Fenerbahce.
Gundogan only left Manchester City to join the Catalan giants last summer.
“Ilkay Gundogan has asked to leave Barcelona, according to sensational reports,” reads the article.
“Barcelona's financial issues have seen club chiefs open the door to the idea of selling Gundogan if a significant offer arrives.
“And according to Spanish outlet Sport, the 33-year-old has now said ‘enough’ and handed in a transfer request.
“Gundogan was left out of Barcelona's matchday squad entirely for their 2-1 win over Valencia on Saturday, though the club say this was due to a physical problem.
“The report adds Gundogan, who is now in the final year of his contract, has repeatedly expressed a desire to stay at the Camp Nou.
“It also states there is interest in the midfielder's services from Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
“In the latter, Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho is said to be desperate to sign him."
McTominay expected to leave Man Utd this week
Manchester United expect Scott McTominay to leave the club this week, according to The Sun.
West Ham, Fulham and Crystal Palace are all said to be interested in the Scotland international and United are reportedly happy for him to depart.
However, The Red Devils apparently want £35 million.
"Scott McTominay is desperate to remain in the Premier League - with three clubs now tracking him," writes The Sun.
"Manchester United are thought to be open-minded to letting the midfielder leave before the end of August.
"His future is once again totally up in the air with United insiders now widely expecting him to leave in the coming days.
"SunSport can reveal it has put a trio of Premier League clubs on red alert as to McTominay’s availability.
"Fulham - who have already had a bid turned down - remain interested. They’d be willing to offer him a five-year deal at Craven Cottage.
"So too, do Crystal Palace who have funds to spend after selling players ahead of the start of the season."
Chukwuemeka attracting Barca interest
Barcelona are among the clubs said to be interested in Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka.
The 20-year-old has been linked to Hansi Flick's side and could swap London for the Spanish city before the end of the summer transfer window.
However, he may have to take a pay cut in order to leave Stamford Bridge.
"Carney Chukwuemeka's chances of moving on from Chelsea for first-team football are being hit by his huge wages," writes The Sun.
"The midfielder, 20, could leave Stamford Bridge in this window with Crystal Palace leading the queue for his capture.
"And Chelsea may accept less than the £40 million fee currently on his head to speed up any deal.
"Barcelona and other top European clubs have also been sounded out about a sale or even a loan.
"But the ex-Aston Villa youngster is on around £115,000 a week.
"And that may make him too expensive for his admirers - unless The Blues subsidise his exit."
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