Manchester City seem to have run out of patience with midfielder Ilkay Gundogan's contract situation, with manager Pep Guardiola reported to be open to listen to offers for the 28-year-old.
The Germany international has been used frequently by City so far this season as they chase a clean sweep of trophies, but with his contract expiring next summer, much has been made of his apparent reluctance to put pen to paper on a new deal.
City were reported last month to have intensified efforts to tie him down, with Guardiola then reported to see him as a part of his plans going forward, but the prevailing belief was that the midfielder had concerns over what his long-term role would be.
Though it was previously thought City were prepared to be patient, Italian outlet FcInterNews now say their tune has changed.
The claim now is that there is 'black smoke' between Gundogan and his employers, and if things don't change before the summer, Guardiola is considering sanctioning his sale for around
Unsurprisingly, the report goes heavy on Inter's interest in the German. The Serie A side are thought to be at the front of the queue, along with Borussia Dortmund, and have already tabled an offer of a four-year deal worth
"I don’t agree with him. Absolutely not," the manager said.
Source: 90min
