Bruno Fernandes praise £21m midfielder Arteta wants at Arsenal is simply ‘Outstandind’ gem; Report

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Arsenal Football Club has intensified its pursuit of Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan as they look to bolster their central midfield options this summer.

While their primary target remains Declan Rice, the Gunners are in need of another player to complement his abilities in the middle of the park.

Gundogan, who will become a free agent at the end of this season, has emerged as a prime candidate for Arsenal. The German international showcased his exceptional talent in today’s highly-anticipated FA Cup final against Manchester United, leaving Bruno Fernandes, the star midfielder for the Red Devils, thoroughly impressed.

In a thrilling Manchester derby at Wembley, all eyes were on Erling Haaland and his potential impact on United’s defense. However, it was Gundogan who stole the spotlight.

The midfielder, who joined City from Borussia Dortmund in 2016 for a reported fee of £21 million, has enjoyed a remarkable campaign, excelling in every competition. His outstanding performance in the final was characterized by two brilliant goals, ultimately securing victory for the blue side of Manchester.

Gundogan wasted no time in making his mark, opening the scoring just 12 seconds into the match. It was a truly mesmerizing goal, yet his most decisive contribution came in the second half. With his brace, he propelled City to a 2-1 triumph over their rivals, prompting Fernandes to lavish praise upon the Manchester City skipper.

In an interview with BBC One, Fernandes remarked, “We were too soft and gave up too much space for the first goal, but it’s an amazing strike. If players were tighter, they might have been able to prevent it, but it’s an amazing strike. He’s an amazing player and one of the best midfielders in the Premier League.”

Recent reports by David Ornstein in The Athletic have highlighted Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s keen interest in acquiring Gundogan’s services this summer.

With less than a month remaining on his current contract, the German midfielder will be available on a free transfer from July onwards. His acquisition would undoubtedly be a significant coup for any club, particularly Arsenal.

The Gunners are in dire need of a midfield reinforcement to fill the void left by Granit Xhaka’s impending departure. While Rice remains their primary target due to his exceptional abilities, pairing him up with Gundogan in the middle of the park would undoubtedly strengthen their squad and potentially propel them into another title race in the upcoming season.

Following the FA Cup final, Gundogan addressed his future, stating that no decisions have been made yet. Arsenal’s pursuit of the German midfielder could potentially gain momentum following the Champions League final, scheduled for next week.

Fans and pundits alike eagerly await any developments regarding the Gunners’ potential move for Gundogan as they strive to bolster their midfield and reinforce their ambitions for the future.