After Bwin (Manchester United sponsors) seemed to suggest that Ilkay Gundogan was likely to sign for the Red Devils but since made a rapid u-turn the internet has been awash with reports and rumours concerning the future of the 24-year-old midfielder.
Borussia Dortmund have failed to qualify for the Champions League and their manager has also departed so much change is expected with the team with players being lured away with the promise of European competition. Both Mats Hummels and Ilkay Gundogan have been the subject of transfer rumours and both being linked with Manchester United.
Gundogan himself has been prompted to make a statement regarding his transfer situation on Facebook:
“Dear fans,
Normally I would not express myself to media reports, certainly not on Facebook. I would like to take this time to put some things your way and give you greater insight.
In recent weeks I read again and again like you, where I have already signed. Today in negotiations here, tomorrow doing a medical check there. At first I would chuckle about it, but when there was talk of “contract poker” and “rip-off” that painted me in a bad light. Yesterday an ominous number [regarding wage demands] appeared in the media and so I have now decided to say something about it.
The 2014-15 season strictly speaking only ends on 30.06.2015.Although so far there have hardly been any transfers completed in Europe, rumour to rumour I was supposed to have demanded more and more, putting off making a final decision. Forgotten was this: I have a year contract at Borussia Dortmund.
What is important to me: not gambling financially, nor a delaying tactic. As it goes for me personally, I’ll decide as soon as possible – but only after the season and our important qualifying game for the European Championship.
Until then,.
Your İlkay”
Source: DSG
