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Barcelona and Juventus have emerged as frontrunners to sign Ilkay Gundogan if the German leaves Manchester City.

The midfielder, 31, has been integral to the Citizens' success since joining from Borussia Dortmund in 2016, most recently scoring twice on the final day to inspire City's 3-2 comeback victory against Aston Villa.

Four-time Premier League winner Gundogan is about to enter the final year of his contract however, meaning Etihad chiefs could decide to move him on this summer to avoid losing their No8 for free in a year’s time.

According to a report in German outlet <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball-international/premier-league-ilkay-guendogan-bara-juventus-oder-bei-city-bleiben-80352330.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>, Barca and Juve are his preferred destinations if he does leave Manchester.

The 58-cap international is said to want assurances of first-team football next campaign, with the World Cup in Qatar kicking off in November.

And having started just 20 of City’s 38 Premier League games under Pep Guardiola last term, a move to Spain or Italy may prove tempting.

Gundogan recently admitted his frustration at how his season had panned out.

He said: "In one important game and others, I was admittedly a little disappointed not to have played from the start without doing anything wrong in my appearances beforehand."

The report indicates the Blaugrana have been Gundogan’s dream club since childhood, with both they and Juve able to offer him the regular action he desires.

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Bernardo Silva is another who could be on his way to Barcelona

Barcelona have also been in discussions to sign fellow City man Bernardo Silva but will have to sell Frenkie de Jong to afford the Portuguese midfielder, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1534875576481325056" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>.

<a href="https://talksport.com/football/1126430/manchester-united-transfer-news-liverpool-alex-oxlade-chamberlain-man-city-newcastle-dean-henderson/" target="_blank">TalkSPORT</a> say Manchester United are considering a move for Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

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An epic Premier League campaign finished in appropriate fashion on Sunday with the title, top-four and relegation races all decided on the last day.

Manchester City produced a mesmeric turnaround against Aston Villa to seal a fourth league crown in five years, while Leeds’ secured survival with a dogged triumph at Brentford.

Check out LiveScore’s five standout stars of a pulsating Matchday 38.

<h2>Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City)</h2>

With the Premier League title shockingly slipping from their grasp on Sunday afternoon, City needed a hero — and supersub Ilkay Gundogan stepped up to the plate.

The German had watched on from the bench for the opening 68 minutes as Pep Guardiola’s champions threatened to undo a season of hard work with a limp final-day showing against Aston Villa.

Yet it was the 31-year-old, the most reliable of performers since becoming his manager’s first signing back in 2016, who fittingly spearheaded an iconic comeback with two precious strikes.

First, he nodded home fellow substitute Raheem Sterling’s cross to halve the arrears before capping a sensational turnaround by tapping in a precious third just five minutes later.

Gundogan’s future remains up in the air going into this summer but yesterday’s efforts have secured him a place in the Citizens’ history books regardless.

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Heung-Min Son's two goals against Norwich earned him a share of the Golden Boot

Away from the title race, Tottenham were also celebrating after thumping Norwich 5-0 to snatch Champions League qualification from under the noses of bitter rivals Arsenal.

Key to their success at Carrow Road — and indeed this season as a whole — was the brilliant Heung-Min Son, who nabbed himself a share of this year’s Premier League Golden Boot alongside Mohamed Salah thanks to a brilliant brace.

His second strike was a particular highlight, bending a rasping shot beyond the hapless Tim Krul from 20 yards which led to him being mobbed by his team-mates in front of the travelling fans.

In previous campaigns, Harry Kane has had to shoulder the bulk of Spurs’ goalscoring burden but Son’s 23 strikes this term have seen the likeable 29-year-old snatch the limelight.

What is more, with none of his goals having come from the penalty spot compared with five of Salah’s, the South Korean can truly be considered the division’s sharpest shooter in 2021-22.

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At the other end of the table, Leeds’ dramatic 2-1 victory at Brentford was enough to secure their top-flight survival at the expense of Burnley.

Needing to better the Clarets’ result at home to Newcastle to survive, Jesse Marsch’s Whites did the business thanks to goals from Raphinha and Jack Harrison, while the Lancashire outfit fell to a 2-1 defeat.

It was a day where their Brazilian winger, who coolly converted a 56th-minute penalty under the most intense pressure imaginable, once again came up trumps when his side needed him.

The 25-year-old was a constant menace for the Bees defence and even drew the foul for Sergi Canos’ red card, showcasing why so many top clubs are keen to lure him away from Elland Road.

Barcelona have supposedly seen an opening bid of £46million rejected, suggesting the Yorkshire outfit are ready to do all they can to keep hold of their talisman.

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Callum Wilson turned in a typically prolific performance against Burnley

Newcastle have arguably been the standout team of 2022, with Eddie Howe’s Magpies flying clear of relegation trouble — and Callum Wilson’s double ensured they ended on a high note at Burnley.

Unfortunately, it has been a frustratingly familiar campaign for the ex-Bournemouth striker with Sunday marking only his 18th appearance of the season due to hamstring and calf problems.

Despite those injury woes, Wilson retains his lethal touch in front of goal and netted his seventh and eighth strikes — ending the Clarets’ six-year stay in the top tier in the process.&nbsp;

He sent Nick Pope the wrong way from the penalty spot in the first half before converting Allan Saint-Maximin’s cross after the break, leaving the Toon boss overjoyed for his No9.

Howe said: "I’m delighted for him. He took his goals very well and his two performances since returning to the team have been top class. What a professional he is."

Leicester have finished their campaign strongly after a slow start and forward Ayoze Perez managed to follow suit in the Foxes’ season finale against Southampton.

After netting eight times in 2019-20, the versatile Spaniard was expected to kick on again last year but was restricted to just two Premier League goals — both against bottom club Sheffield United.

He has been in and out of the side this term as a result and remarkably, was without a single strike once again until an elegant brace against the Saints.

Perez, 28, first expertly steered home James Maddison’s sumptuous cross before drilling Ricardo Pereira’s cutback into the near top corner.&nbsp;

It was a delicious double which must leave Leicester fans hoping the ex-Newcastle man can reproduce that kind of form on a more consistent basis going forward.

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An epic Premier League campaign finished in appropriate fashion on Sunday with the title, top-four and relegation races all decided on the last day. Check out LiveScore's five stars of the weekend on Matchday 38.

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Chelsea could join the race to sign Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski despite reports linking him strongly with Barcelona.

The Polish marksman, 33, has established himself as one of the world’s best forwards at the Allianz Arena but is reportedly seeking a new challenge elsewhere.

He has informed the German champions that he has no interest in extending his contract, which expires in the summer of 2023.

That means the coming months may be the final time Bayern can receive a fee for their No9 and a switch to Barca appears to be Lewandowski's preferred destination due to his desire to play in LaLiga.

Despite indications he has verbally agreed a move to the Blaugrana, negotiations remain difficult between Bayern and the cash-strapped Catalans.&nbsp;

And <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/may/16/chelsea-have-robert-lewandowski-on-radar-despite-favoured-barcelona-move" target="_blank">the Guardian</a> say Chelsea may look to take advantage of that uncertainty by trying to tempt the 2020 Champions League winner to the Premier League.

The Blues will be in the market for a prolific goalscorer this summer with the futures of Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner up in the air.

It is hard to think of many strikers who fit that bill better than Lewandowski, who scored an incredible 50 goals in 46 appearances this season.

The report indicates manager Thomas Tuchel is a huge fan of the Bundesliga ace and wanted to bring him to Stamford Bridge last summer before the Blues signed Lukaku.

But it is thought that Chelsea’s chances remain slim, with the proposed takeover of the club by American businessman Todd Boehly now looking in the balance.

If the deal is concluded, funds are likely to go towards sorting out the West Londoners’ defence, with Antonio Rudiger heading to Real Madrid and Andreas Christensen poised to join Barcelona.

Chelsea will need to find a replacement for Antonio Rudiger, who is set to join Real Madrid

Chelsea's priority this summer will be defensive targets, with Antonio Rudiger joining Real Madrid

<a href="https://theathletic.com/news/kylian-mbappe-real-madrid-agree-personal-terms-with-psg-forward/LuOnVUZsA4wN/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> say Kylian Mbappe has agreed personal terms with Real Madrid ahead of a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.

Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has been told he is free to find a new club this summer, according to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10822299/Man-City-Ilkay-Gundogan-leave-summer-club-tell-midfielder-free-new-club.html" target="_blank">the Mail</a>.

Barcelona are ready to push through a move for Raphinha according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/barcelona-ready-to-push-through-summer-move-for-raphinha" target="_blank">90min</a>, though West Ham remain interested in the Leeds winger.

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Champions Manchester City will attempt to end Liverpool’s unbeaten record when they visit Anfield this weekend.

It promises to be another momentous occasion as the Premier League’s last two title winners face off, with the pair boasting some of the best talent in England.

But who would get the nod in a combined side? We stick our neck out and pick an XI.

<h2>Goalkeeper: Ederson (Manchester City)</h2>

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson often starts when the pair battle it out between the sticks for Brazil but City’s Ederson makes our side.

The 28-year-old has been a mainstay between the sticks as Pep Guardiola's outfit stormed to three Premier League titles in four years, picking up 19 clean sheets last term.

<h2>Right-back: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)</h2>

In a close fight with England team-mate Kyle Walker, it is Trent Alexander-Arnold who is given the shirt.

Since the start of last season, only Bruno Fernandes (116) and Jack Grealish (99) have created more chances than Alexander-Arnold’s 98, with those two playing considerably further up the pitch than the 22-year-old.

<h2>Centre-back: Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)</h2>

One of the simpler decisions to make sees defensive colossus Virgil van Dijk selected at the back.

Liverpool went from strength to strength following the Dutchman’s £75million arrival in January 2018, and he was badly missed last term after suffering a season-ending injury early on.

<h2>Centre-back: Ruben Dias (Manchester City)</h2>

Man City star Ruben Dias had an excellent debut season in the Premier League

It is another easy pick as PFA Player of the Year Ruben Dias slots in to partner Van Dijk in defence.

Like the Dutchman's arrival at Anfield, City put the defensive woes they suffered in the previous campaign to bed when he signed from Benfica last summer.

<h2>Left-back: Joao Cancelo (Manchester City)</h2>

In one of the closest battles in the side, Joao Cancelo pips flying Scotsman Andy Robertson to a place in the XI.

The Portuguese is now a consistent starter after making the left-back position his own following his switch from his natural right side.

<h2>Defensive midfield: Fabinho (Liverpool)</h2>

Fabinho has thrived after returning to a familiar defensive midfield position this season

After having fill in at centre-back last season, Fabinho has reminded fans of his outstanding ability as a deep midfielder.

Nickname the ‘Hoover’ by team-mates, managers all across the Premier League will wish they had a player of Fabinho’s calibre in the centre of the park.

<h2>Central midfield: Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City)</h2>

He is yet to reach the same heights this season but Ilkay Gundogan is well worthy of a place following his 17-goal campaign in 2020-21 which was key in helping City lift another title.

The German edges out Liverpool pair Thiago Alcantara and Jordan Henderson for a place in the team.

<h2>Central midfield: Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)</h2>

Kevin De Bruyne is regarded as one of the world's best midfielders

As close to a shoo-in as you are likely to see, Kevin De Bruyne's regard as one of the world’s best midfield creators sees him as one of the first names in this side.

The Belgian has an incredible 107 assists and a further 68 goals in 268 appearances since joining City in 2015.

<h2>Right wing: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)</h2>

Only four players in Premier League history have taken fewer games to score 100 goals, so Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is the first name of this combined XI’s front three.

During his four previous seasons at Liverpool, the Egyptian never scored fewer than 19 Premier League goals and he has continued in that vein this season with five strikes already.

<h2>Striker: Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City)</h2>

City’s search for a prolific No9 has been well documented, but they may have had one all along as Gabriel Jesus continues to prove his worth.

The Brazilian netted the winner a 1-0 victory over Chelsea last weekend, taking his tally to three goals and three assists this campaign.

<h2>Left wing: Jack Grealish (Manchester City)</h2>

Adding some creativity and guile to this front line is £100million man Jack Grealish, who is settling in well following his British record move to Man City this summer.

Not only is he firmly cemented in City’s side, he is a key man for Gareth Southgate’s England and will no doubt continue to thrive under Guardiola.

What do you think of our XI? Be sure to let us know by <a href="https://twitter.com/livescore?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank">tweeting us.</a>

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