Gundogan could leave Barcelona after one season

Ilkay Gundogan is being allowed to research options to time off Barcelona this summer.

The 33-year-old has only been astatine nan Catalan nine for 1 afloat play aft opting to leave Manchester City connected a free transfer.

Despite being nether statement for 2 much years, nan Germany world has been told Barcelona will not guidelines successful his measurement if he finds a suitable move.

Clubs successful England, Spain and Saudi Arabia are reportedly willing successful Gundogan, who made 51 appearances crossed each competitions past play arsenic Barcelona vanished 2nd successful La Liga.

Barcelona leader Hansi Flick addressed speculation aft nan midfielder missed nan team's season-opening triumph against Valencia because of concussion connected Saturday.

Flick, who antecedently managed Gundogan pinch nan Germany nationalist team, said: "I cognize him very well. I admit nan subordinate and nan personification he is.

"We said astir everything, but it will enactment betwixt us. It's not for you to know. I person a emotion he will stay."

Flick is keen to support Gundogan, but nan business whitethorn beryllium influenced by nan analyzable financial position astatine Barcelona.

They person reportedly been incapable yet to registry new £51m signing Dani Olmo because of nan Spanish league's squad costs power rules.

Barcelona are besides believed to beryllium consenting to waste striker Vitor Roque earlier nan transportation deadline.

They precocious announced nan departure of skipper Sergi Roberto, while full-back Julian Araujo near to subordinate Bournemouth past week.