Manchester City star wins Premier League Player of the Month for February ahead of Fernandes, Lingard

- Ilkay Gundogan was named the Premier League Player for the month of January 2021

- The Manchester City midfielder has bagged the prestigious award for the month of February

- His goals for Pep Guardiola’s side have inspired the Citizens to extend their lead on the standings

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Manchester City midfielder has bagged the Premier League Player of the Month award for February, having won the prestigious prize in January as well.

The German player edged Bruno Fernandes, Ruben Neves, Jesse Lingard, Harvey Barnes, Joachim Andersen and Rafinha to the prize.

It’s back-to-back wins for Gundogan who scored four goals in the month, having netted five times in January as well helping Pep Guardiola’s side to a comfortable lead on the standings.

He recovered from a penalty miss to score twice in the 4-1 triumph against Liverpool at Anfield, while also getting two goals against Spurs and setting up Raheem Sterling's effort at Burnley.

He also featured in City's wins away to Arsenal and at home to West Ham.

The former Borussia Dortmund midfielder won the award ahead of Fulham defender Joachim Andersen, Leicester winger Harvey Barnes, City team-mate Joao Cancelo, Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes, West Ham's Jesse Lingard, Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves and Leeds forward Raphinha.

Meanwhile, Spanish club Barcelona are reportedly looking to launch a bid for Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero as negotiations with Lionel Messi continues.

With the election of Joan Laporta as the new president of the club, Barcelona’s chances of getting Messi to extend his contract has improved.

The Argentine has been at the club since the age of 15 and reports say the player also voted Laporta who has also promised he would ensure Messi does not leave if he is elected.

Joan Laporta became the cub's president for a second time after sweeping more than half of the votes in the recently held elections.

Legit.ng earlier reported that Sergio Aguero will be happy to join Spanish giants Barcelona with a pay cut, according to reports.

Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan and Juventus are also interested in signing the Argentine whose contract is set to expire at the end of the season.

The 32-year-old is destined to leave the Etihad unless fully shakes off doubts over his fitness and sharpness.

And it is understood that City's record goal scorer would accept lower wages begin life at Nou Camp.

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