Gundogan is a player who has experience requirements. although he is no longer young, his services are still in demand by several big clubs. Speculation about Ilkay Gundohan's future at the Etihad stadium has intensified as his contract expires at the end of the season. and currently, rumors about Gundohan's departure are of interest to several clubs. Although in fact, Pep Guardiola has expressed his desire to keep Gundohan, beyond this season, but the midfielder is thought to be considering his options, with Barcelona said to have a strong interest. a report recently claimed that Barcelona want to finalize a deal for Gundohan before the end of this month, with discussions ongoing between the two parties.
However several rumours report, one of which is SportBlid reporting that Arsenal are considering a potential summer signing for Gundohan, with Mikel Arteta said to "appreciate" the midfielder having worked with him during his time as assistant coach at the Etihad Stadium.
IMO, these two clubs have always been my favorites. Both the Gunners and El Barca are my favorite teams. but it seems that if Gundohan leaves the Etihad Stadium, I'm pretty sure he will choose Barcelona. because, there he will find a new team and a new league atmosphere as well. and wherever this midfielder chooses his next club, be it Arsenal or Barcelona, I am very happy with the presence of Gundohan to my two favorite clubs.
He is a versatile midfielder who has impressed performances this season, even I see that Pep Guardiola really wants to keep him with Manchester City for the next season, but in the new contract proposed by Manchester City.
It seems that there is no point of agreement between the two sides the party that made Gundogan rumored to be leaving Manchester City this June with the status of a free transfer player. I believe he will choose the two clubs you mentioned where if he chooses to stay in the EPL then Arsenal will be his next career goal but if he chooses a career in another league then Barcelona will be his goal.
With his good performance this season, of course Gundogan departure must be anticipated quickly by Manchester City, it is even reported that Pep Guardiola already has several names of players included in his target in the next summer transfer window to be able to close the gap that.