Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has made contact with Manchester City.
TV3 says the veteran has approached City about taking him back this season.
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It's been claimed that Gundogan has made a transfer request in the last 24 hours with a City return his priority.
Gundogan missed yesterday's opening day win at Valencia, but Barca coach Hansi Flick said in the aftermath: "I spoke to him today, but I won't reveal the content because it's private.
"For me, he is an important player. I have the feeling that he will stay."