‘Sell him if his head’s been turned’ – Fans react as Man City playmaker delaying new deal due to Barcelona interest

Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays a report that claims Ilkay Gundogan has no plans to extend his contract for the foreseeable future.

The 30-year-old has enjoyed a hugely successful five years at the Etihad Stadium, contributing 39 goals and winning three Premier League titles.

With two years remaining on his contract, City remain in a relatively strong position with regards to his future

According to The Sun, Gundogan remains happy at the Etihad but has made no secret of his admiration for Barcelona, and is aware that the La Liga club have been monitoring his situation.

The report claims the playmaker is keen to keep his options open with Barcelona said to be contemplating an approach for his signature.

While any transfer is unlikely to take place this summer, the Catalan giants may look to exploit an opportunity to sign Gundogan for a cut-price fee in 2022.

Gundogan has just enjoyed his best campaign at Man City with 16 goals being netted in the Premier League and Champions League.

In reaction to the report shared on twitter by City Xtra, many Manchester City fans have been sharing their thoughts and opinion.

Happily sell him if his heads’s been turned.

— Cam2793 (@CSR2693) June 10, 2021

I will understand if we sell Gundogan to barca at a good price. He's 30+ and I don't think he can replicate the performance he gave us this season. But is a no for bernado silva

— Delap (@RockyRhymes3) June 10, 2021

It wouldn't surprise me to see him go. In terms of age profile within the squad, and with the time left on his contract. It marks a bit of a turning point for the club, maybe like Sane, the Aguero saga too – they'd rather players leave for cash rather than under market value/free

— Jonathan Aitken (@DrJonAitken) June 10, 2021

Why is he even contemplating downgrading to that small club man

— D̷a̷n̷ (@Mcfc_king) June 10, 2021

This a good question. But I have another one, how will pay Barça to City at least €40m for him? 🤔 At the moment Barça can get players free agent, like Agüero 🇦🇷, Garcia 🇪🇸, may be Depay 🇳🇱. They can not buy any player and even less renewing Messi 🇦🇷. As well I saw Laporte 🇪🇸🤦🏽‍♂️

— GJ#9🤙🏾🇮🇨 (@jdiazm11) June 10, 2021

I hope these players that Barca want, if we allow them to go , I hope that we charge them properly for them like any other club does to us . We make these players into world class players that other clubs want and basically let them go for a fraction of what they should

— CJH8707 (@cjh8707) June 10, 2021