article_snippet.sent: Manchester United have identified Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan as the leading contender to fill Michael Carrick's midfield role.
article_snippet.sent: Manchester United are closing in on a deal to sign Borussia Dortmund ace Ilkay Gundogan .  
article_snippet.sent: Ilkay Gundogan vies for the ball with Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal in the Champions League .
article_snippet.sent: Ilkay Gundogan has been watched extensively by Manchester United and has emerged as  midfielder 
article_snippet.sent: Ilkay Gundogan primary target.
article_snippet.sent: Gundogan vies for the ball with Hannover ace Horoshi Kiyotake at Signal Iduna Park .
highlights_snippet.sent: Louis van Gaal is closing in on a deal for midfielder Ilkay Gundogan .
  