Gundogan has been linked with the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal, Barcelona and Bayern Munich heading into the final year of his contract at Borussia Dortmund, but the 24-year-old has dismissed the speculation in a post on his Facebook page.

He wrote: ‘Normally I do not address media reports, especially not on Facebook. I want to this time to explain some things and give you a better insight.

‘In recent weeks, I, like you, read again and again that where I was signing was already agreed.

‘Today I am in contract negotiations here, tomorrow I’m having a medical check there. At first I could still smile about it, but when there was talk of “contract poker” and “rip-off”, that painted me in a bad light.

‘Yesterday an ominous number [regarding wage demands] appeared in the media and so I have now decided to say something about it.

‘The 2014/15 season strictly speaking only ends on 30.06.2015.

‘Although so far there have hardly been any transfers completed in Europe, rumour to rumour I was supposed to have demanded more and more, putting off making a final decision.

‘Forgotten was this: I have one more year on my contract with BVB.

‘What is important to me is that I’m not gambling financially or using delaying tactics.

‘What’s next for me personally, I will reveal as soon as possible.

‘But only after the season and our important game for the European Championship qualifier with the national team will I decide.’