Arsenal report: Mikel Arteta in shock swoop for Ilkay Gundogan – and could play him as a STRIKER

Arsenal target Ilkay Gundogan
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Arsenal have been linked with a move for Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan – and Mikel Arteta might have a master plan for the German.

Gundogan joined City as Pep Guardiola's first signing at Eastlands and has been integral to the Citizens winning titles and venturing further in the Champions League than ever. The three-time Premier League winner is now expected to leave at the end of the season, having played a lot less this season and seen Bernardo Silva take his spot in midfield.

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Mark White
Content Editor

Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.