Ilkay Gundogan has confirmed he is leaving Barcelona just over a year after joining from Manchester City.

In social media post, the 33-year-old said: "I came here to face a new, exciting challenge, and I was ready for it. I have given everything to fight for the team and the club the best possible way in a difficult season and I was looking forward to helping my teammates in the new campaign.

"Now I am leaving in a difficult situation, but if my departure can help the club financially, it makes me a bit less sad."

Our chief football news reporter Simon Stone reported earlier this week that Manchester City were working on a deal to re-sign Gundogan.

Will that deal go through? Let's see what this morning brings...

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BBC Sport senior journalist

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Bernd Leno, Fulham, goalkeeper, £5m - home v Leicester

Ten clean sheets for Leno last season and the German has a decent chance of another at home to Leicester.

The Foxes were toothless in the first half of their 1-1 draw against Spurs and their goal chances will rest firmly on the shoulders of 37-year-old Jamie Vardy, who is unlikely to manage a full 90 minutes.

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool, defender, £7m - home v Brentford

The only reason you wouldn't have Alexander-Arnold in your team is the price. At £7m this season it is that little bit easier to squeeze him in.

Eight points v Ipswich on the opening weekend (a clean sheet and two bonus) and it should have been way more.

The right-back created two big chances and had an expected assists (xA) stat of one - creativity that should continue at home to Brentford.

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Some familiar faces were in the points as the Fantasy Premier League season kicked off and hopefully you had the likes of Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz or Bryan Mbeumo in your side.

Or, if you ignored my advice, captain Mohamed Salah - the week's top point scorer.

If not, well a fresh gameweek is a chance to go again so here's our Team of the Week to give you some transfer ideas.

The team of the week is selected based on current FPL prices to fit within a £100m budget, as if you were playing a Free Hit.

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BBC Sport

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Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo said in pre-season he lost confidence because of the pressure of his £115m price tag after joining from Brighton in August 2023.

But will this be the season the Ecuador international comes good?

Caicedo was entrusted with the captain's armband by Enzo Maresca against Servette on Thursday and led his side to a 2-0 first leg win in the Conference League play-off at Stamford Bridge.

"‘I found out before the warm-up," Caicedo said on being named captain for the first time in a Chelsea shirt.

"The kit man told me that I was going to wear it and I was surprised, but after it was a really good moment for me and my family. It was really good wearing the captain’s armband for the first time with this amazing club."

Caicedo scored one goal and registered four assists in 48 games in his debut campaign as Chelsea finished sixth in the Premier League, with manager Mauricio Pochettino leaving in May.

The player praised a performance coach and his former manager Pochettino for getting him back on the right track after a difficult start to life at Chelsea.

Maresca's decision to make him skipper on Thursday should do Caicedo the power of good.

Chelsea need as many leaders on the pitch as possible and Caicedo could yet prove vital as Maresca negotiates his first season in charge.

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Chelsea won 2-0 against Swiss team Servette in the first leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League play offs on Thursday night, though they were made to work hard for the win.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca on last night's win: “The message is quite clear, we are in a moment where we are learning how to manage the game.

“For me, the intention to keep the ball is the correct one especially when you are two nil up, but we need to try and manage the ball the exact same at the opposite side. I can understand the frustration, but overall it was important to win the game”

Next up, Chelsea travel to Wolves in the Premier League on Sunday.

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BBC Sport football news reporter

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Leicester are close to signing Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew for an initial £5m.

The Foxes want to bring in at least two offensive players and Ayew, 32, is poised to move to the King Power Stadium in a deal rising to £8m.

Promoted Leicester struggled for attacking options in Monday's 1-1 Premier League draw with Tottenham, with Jamie Vardy starting - and scoring the equaliser - despite boss Steve Cooper ruling him out through injury just three days before.

Cooper, who takes Leicester to Fulham on Saturday, has made no secret of his desire to add more forward options to his squad and Ayew offers crucial Premier League experience.

Read more on Ayew's proposed move to Leicester here.

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Arsenal

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Interesting quotes from Mikel Arteta there. He was not exactly denying interest in Raheem Sterling.

Would he be a good signing for Arsenal?

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was asked about any interest in Raheem Sterling: "My time with Raheem was exceptional. We built a really strong relationship together. He was unbelievable at the time we were together. He taught me a lot as well, about individuals, how they, players think, how we support them. He is someone I have really strong feelings about."

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Raheem Sterling looks to be on his way out of Chelsea - could Arsenal be his next destination?

Mikel Arteta was asked about the England winger, who he coached during his time at Manchester City.

His response coming right up...

Newcastle United

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe on team news: "There has not been much change. Matt [Targett] has had a bit more training under his belt this week, a good 45 minutes for him for the U21s. We are pretty much as we were."

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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe on captaincy: "Jamaal [Lascelles] has been promoted to club captain, so he’s going to oversee the other captains. He’s an incredible leader behind-the-scenes, and Kieran [Trippier] and Dan [Burn] in the leadership group continue their roles. Bruno has stepped up to be team captain, but we need eleven leaders on the pitch, regardless of who wears the armband."

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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe on Lloyd Kelly: "He's in good condition, he didn't have a lot of match action in pre-season which is always difficult. He trained for roughly three weeks towards the end of pre-season and trained really well.

"He's made a positive impact with the group. I've been really impressed with his performances, he came on in the weekend in a difficult situation for us. I think he would say he is ready, he's pushing for a starting place."

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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe on Bournemouth: "Of course it is a fixture that means a lot to us as staff because our length of time with the football club. I think it has never been different, you turn up for the game to win. You're there to give your best and try and do everything you can to get the important three points for us currently. That will not change."

"Going back to last season, we had two really tough games against them. They're a very good team, they've got outstanding attributes. We're not fooled by how difficult this game can be. We need to be better on the road than we were last year."

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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe on transfers: "No, there is no news. I'm a step removed from it so it's always difficult for me to give you definitive answers but I'm aware there's still work going on behind the scenes. Training and preparing for Bournemouth has been normal. I'm not getting regular updates so what will be will be."

Everton

Everton have re-signed goalkeeper Asmir Begovic on a one-year contract.

The 37-year-old was a free agent after being released by QPR at the end of last season.

Begovic previously played for Everton between 2021 and 2023, making 10 appearances in all competitions.

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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe on keeping his players: "I think you want as many players as fit and as available to select from. You want a quality group of players, Kieran certainly fits in to that, he had an outstanding first season with us last year. Slightly disrupted by injury at the end of the campaign. His leadership skills, his ability with the ball, his assist record, everything he brings to the group we definitely want here."

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More from Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on Aston Villa, who were the only team to beat them twice last season: "They scored and we didn't - very simple. In two games even though we had an enormous amount of chances to do that and that was one of the big differences, one of the details we have analysed. We have to do better tomorrow. They are a really good side, really well coached.

"They dominate every aspect of the game. When you give them space they run they are phenomenal and when they have to find space they are able to do that. Set pieces they highlighted - that's why they did what they did [last season]."