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Ilkay Gundogan to Man City: Deal will push star out of club, former manager wants reunion
ILKAY GUNDOGAN'S arrival at Manchester City will force Yaya Toure out of the club, according to reports.
Corriere claim Yaya Toure (left) could leave Manchester City if Ilkay Gundogan joins
Gundogan is expected to be confirmed as City's first signing of the summer after holding talks with club bosses.
German newspaper Bild yesterday claimed the deal was done and that an announcement on the £20million switch will be made this week.
Ilkay Gundogan's top footballing achievements
Mancini hopes he can bring Toure in on a free transfer, making him a bargain steal.
Toure would require a wage cut, with Inter reportedly preparing to pay the Ivorian his current £8.37m-a-year salary over a two or three-year deal.
As for City, incoming manager Pep Guardiola is expected to make further moves in the transfer window, with Everton defender John Stones and Aymeric Laporte of Bilbao on the Spaniard's shopping list.
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