Ilkay Gundogan

[LondonsFinest 692]

His contract is also ending. Will be a bargain if we cash in on him and/or Khedira for less than 20 million.

[SouthKorea 38]

Matic

Gundogan-Cesc

Oscar-Costa-Hazard

With ramires and willian rotating.

Gundogan in 2013 was one of Europe's best players and probably the best cm/am. However, I don't know what to expect from him after the lengthy layoff.

[SouthKorea 38]

I know this may sound crazy but if we signed Ilkay Gundogan we will have a backup for Fabregas and a great player with a great future (he only has 24 years).

He has been injured a year, I already know, but again has played this season and is recovering his best level. If we look at our needs is true that we need a backup for Fabregas for him to be less tired.

I think it might be a good operation. Also now Borussia Dortmund needs money and Gundogan out of contract in 2016 and would be a cheap option, he was one of the best midfielders in the world before his injury, I know were posted some photos in which appeared overweight, but that's long ago and he has regained his fitness.

Watch any of your videos, he is a top player and could be a perfect backup for Fabregas.

if Gundogan reverts back to 2013, he won't be a backup to anyone.

2013 dortmund was the best counter attacking team I've seen in a while and Gundogan was an essential part of it.

[xdottenx 20]

Matic

Gundogan-Cesc

OscarReus-Costa-Hazard

With ramires and willian rotating.

Gundogan in 2013 was one of Europe's best players and probably the best cm/am. However, I don't know what to expect from him after the lengthy layoff.

Fixed.

Amazing team.

[petre.ispirescu 4,928]

Kicker say that Dortmund have urged him to sign a new contract in the next weeks, otherwise they'll be selling him in the summer.

[DH1988 1,348]

Few years ago yes, now? I'd pass unless he comes at a bargain price and I mean a bargain price, £10m or less.

He's a gamble for sure.

[iseah100 5,612]

Few years ago yes, now? I'd pass unless he comes at a bargain price and I mean a bargain price, £10m or less.

He's a gamble for sure.

Not high risk, for even 20m, and the reward would be enormous. 25m max though is where the line should be drawn.

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

Seems people have forgotten about him but this lad seems like a much more plausible option for a CM to pair Matic than to get Pogba, who I'm almost certain Madrid will get.

[Essien19 1,415]

Today Gundogan was great, he will come good again!
His vision and his long balls are deadly, he rarely makes mistakes and he is good at the short passing game.
Furthermore he has got the quality to tackle, break up play...,he is simply Borrussia Dortmunds engine again!
He is the perfect number 10 but he is able to play the part as a deep-lying-playmaker too.

In my point of view he would be the perfect replacement for Oscar, but Joses state of mind would agree to disagree, i fear.
However i happily settle for Pogba/Koke....

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

Today Gundogan was great, he will come good again!

His vision and his long balls are deadly, he rarely makes mistakes and he is good at the short passing game.

Furthermore he has got the quality to tackle, break up play...,he is simply Borrussia Dortmunds engine again!

He is the perfect number 10 but he is able to play the part as a deep-lying-playmaker too.

In my point of view he would be the perfect replacement for Oscar, but Joses state of mind would agree to disagree, i fear.

However i happily settle for Pogba/Koke....

Nobody seems to like him round here. Not anymore, anyway...

[hamad138 190]

This guy is not the same anymore... His injury killed him

[Essien19 1,415]

Nobody seems to like him round here. Not anymore, anyway...

I am freshman, therefore i don't know how it really works around here....^^

Nowadays there are no serious rumours about a transfer to Chelsea, when it happens and it will happen soon, because of his performances and his contract situation (runs only till summer 2016).

I promise you that the coming disussions will turn this page upside down again...

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Two years ago this guy was #10, CM, box to box and DM all in one.

He will probably regain alot of ability, but usualy players after such injuries never gain that mobility, agressivnes and drive unless they have amazing body abilities.

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

Two years ago this guy was #10, CM, box to box and DM all in one.

He will probably regain alot of ability, but usualy players after such injuries never gain that mobility, agressivnes and drive unless they have amazing body abilities.

At least it wasn't a knee injury(ies). They ended Essien's career.

[supporter 3,088]

Gundogan is an awesome player. There are few players in the world like him. Before his injury Gundogan was one of the best midfielders in the world. Too bad his injury, I hope he can recover fully.

To me Gundogan is a player very similar to Xavi Hernandez, there are not many players like that, just Koke and few more. A player capable of assume the role of leader of a team and make the ball fly from one side to another.

In 2005 Xavi Hernandez had a major knee injury and he could fully recover from the injury and then he had his best version as a footballer.

The injury of Gundogan was different but he seems that is slowly regaining his performance prior to the injury.

Gundogan ends his contract in 2016. I believe that Jose would do well to evaluate its performance and if he thinks that Gundogan is recovered from his injury Perhaps we should try his signing. At the end of his contract in 2016 his move could be "cheap" and watching the other players on the market I do not see many better options than Gundogan.

At the beginning of the season we had a spectacular performance playing with a style that mixed the style of Guardiola´s Barcelona and Low's Germany. I think Gundogan would be a piece that would fit our puzzle.

Gundogan and / or Koke should be our priority objectives. Hopefully he can be fully recovered from his injury.

Regards to ALL.