Iikay Gundogan set to say goodbye to Manchester City for the second time: Reports

Ilkay Gundogan is on Inter Milan's radar, as he is expected to depart Manchester City at the end of the season. The seasoned German midfielder made an unexpected return to the Etihad this past summer, but reports from Fichajes indicate that he is poised to leave City once again when his contract expires next June. 

Inter sets sights on signing Gundogan

Inter is a strong contender for his next move, as the Nerazzurri are determined to bolster their midfield.

Inter is considering Ilkay Gundogan as a valuable addition to enhance Simone Inzaghi's midfield. His extensive experience at the highest level, including five Premier League titles, would bring a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the team.

Although Gundogan is currently navigating a challenging second spell at the Etihad, where he has made 22 appearances across competitions with two goals and one assist.

Pep Guardiola is preparing to initiate an overhaul of an ageing Manchester City squad that has struggled this season. The team is currently experiencing the worst run in Guardiola's managerial career, leading to increasing uncertainty regarding the futures of players like Ilkay Gundogan.

However, Inter faces a challenge, as Gundogan's substantial wages may pose a barrier to acquisition. He is among several City players now in their thirties, and there is a growing sentiment that a rebuild is imminent.

"I feel like we know exactly what is going wrong and the reasons, and still if you look at the most part of the games, we don't play bad, (we play) quite good football, we just miss to score and it is not that easy to come back it is so obvious what is going wrong but it is trying to find the switch," Gundogan said in a recent interview..