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Ilkay Gundogan is being allowed to explore options to leave Barcelona this summer.<\/b><\/p>\n
The 33-year-old has only been at the Catalan club for one full season after opting to leave Manchester City on a free transfer.<\/a><\/p>\n Despite being under contract for two more years, the Germany international has been told Barcelona will not stand in his way if he finds a suitable move.<\/p>\n Clubs in England, Spain and Saudi Arabia are reportedly interested in Gundogan, who made 51 appearances across all competitions last season as Barcelona finished second in La Liga.<\/p>\n Barcelona boss Hansi Flick addressed speculation after the midfielder missed the team’s season-opening win against Valencia because of concussion on Saturday.<\/p>\n Flick, who previously managed Gundogan with the Germany national team, said: “I know him very well. I appreciate the player and the person he is.<\/p>\n “We spoke about everything, but it will stay between us. It’s not for you to know. I have a feeling he will stay.”<\/p>\n Flick is keen to keep Gundogan, but the situation may be influenced by the complicated financial position at Barcelona.<\/p>\n They have reportedly been unable yet to register new \u00a351m signing Dani Olmo<\/a> because of the Spanish league’s squad cost control rules.<\/p>\n Barcelona are also believed to be willing to sell striker Vitor Roque before the transfer deadline.<\/p>\n They recently announced the departure of captain Sergi Roberto, while full-back Julian Araujo left to join Bournemouth last week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n