Opinion: Man City star Ilkay Gundogan is deluded if he thinks grass is greener at Barcelona

If recent reports are to be believed, Man City captain, Ilkay Gundogan, is ready to move on to pastures new at the end of the season.

According to Football Insider, the player sees a switch to the Catalan giants as a ‘dream’ move.

However, if the 32-year-old believes that it’s the best move for him, then frankly he’s a little deluded.

At present, Barca have the likes of Sergi Roberto, Sergio Busquets, Franck Kessie, Frenkie de Jong, Gavi and Pedri in midfield, and unless they’re planning a summer clear out, there simply isn’t room for Gundogan.

His situation isn’t likely to improve by moving on and, in fact, could get immeasurably worse. When fit, Gavi and Pedri are shoo-ins for Xavi Hernandez, and if Busquets doesn’t move on himself to MLS, then he too, being Barca’s captain, is a fixture.

Even if La Liga’s champions-elect do decide to dispense with one or two of the aforementioned, there’s no guarantee that the German will pinch a starting spot from those who remain.