Barca might consider to cash in on a star midfielder

Though the International tournaments have just ended, the summer transfer window 2024/25 has already begun to showcase what club football has in store for football fans. With deals like Nico Williams, Amadou Onana, and Alvaro Morata, the transfer window keeps the fans engaged. Moreover, Nico's Barca deal has set up the stage announcing Barca's arrival in the transfer window.

Ilkay Gundogan might leave FC Barcelona

Recently, some reports have been circulating about a possible sale from the Catalan Giants. Ilkay Gundogan, a veteran leader for FC Barcelona, might be on a big move in the ongoing transfer window. Reports suggest that Hansi Flick would talk with Ilkay regarding his future at the club. Moreover, if the situation allows, the club might sell him upon his agreement.

Not long ago, Gundogan had admitted that it's been a bit difficult for him during his time at Barca. Gundogan had spoken,

"“At Barça, I played everywhere they needed me to, so it has been a bit chaotic, with a lot of position changes”"

- Ilkay Gundogan

Gundogan, who loves to lead the midfield from the attacking position, has seen himself featuring in different roles at the club. Moreover, at 33, Gundogan might prefer to stick at one role, possibly in a new club, which opens up the possibility of his move.

Gundogan's potential deal offers new opportunities

From Barca's perspective, though they seem to be losing on an important midfielder, Gundogan's deal might open a few preferable opportunities at the club. With Barca looking to go all-out for Nico Williams, the cash flow from Ilkay's transfer might be a bit helpful, given that Barca was anyway looking to sell a big name to smoothen Nico's arrival.

Moreover, another brilliant opportunity can be for Flick's side to look to reinforce their midfield by bringing in Dani Olmo. Olmo, who had an extraordinary Euro 2024, where he won the Golden Boot award, as well as the Euro with Spain, might be the player for the Catalan midfield. Unlike Gundogan, the Spanish midfielder can invest in more years at the Catalan club, making him a good transfer prospect to consider.

With Barca's recent fortune that has seen them facing some major setbacks recently, the arrival of the inform Dani Olmo, along with Nico Williams, might turn the tables for FC Barcelona.