The Turkish president is preparing to meet with the agent of the star midfielder of Barcelona

There is an argument that Ilkay Gundogan he was Barcelona's best player during his debut season, and the 33-year-old looks set to lead the way again for Hansi Flick next year. However, the veteran German international is receiving interest from abroad.

According to Sport, Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek is set to meet with Gundogan's brother and agent in the coming days to try to convince the ex-Manchester City playmaker to leave Catalonia after just one season. Ozbek publicly suggested it was a deal he wanted to make happen after his title celebrations, and Gundogan is one of three key additions he aims to compete in next year's Champions League.

While the Blaugrana are in desperate need of transfer income this summer, it will take a huge offer to prize Gundogan away from the club – if they can convince him to leave. Barcelona He will almost certainly benefit more from Gundogan's presence on the pitch next season than would be offered financially, but strange things have happened. He has one year left on his deal this summer, with an option for another.