Country: England
Yeah but the issue with Gundogan is way more severe, and not worth the outlay imo
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...-to-challenge-Man-Utd-for-Ilkay-Gundogan.html
The German international suffers from spondylolisthesis, a deformity in his lower back that can lead to hamstring injuries, and he was sidelined for over a year.
It's been 2 seasons since he's had any back related injuries/issues for Dortmund.
He's missed just 3 games this whole season, 2 of them being rests and the other due to illness. He's been crucial for Tuchel's high-intensity system along with Mkhitaryan, both being dependable members of the spine of the team (no pun intended).
Carrick on the other hand has been a walking sicknote, understandably so as he's getting on.
Gundogan, especially looking at the way he's playing this season - he'd walk into most midfield's in Europe.