I am not a mercenary- Gundogan

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan insists his next move will not be motivated by money.

The playmaker is out of contract in June 2016 and will not sign a new deal, meaning he is expected to be sold on this summer so the club avoid losing him on a free transfer.

Speculation surrounding his next move has intensified since the conclusion of the 2014-15 campaign, but the 24-year-old has taken offence at some of the stories that have been circulating and has spoken out against the media on Facebook.

"Normally I do not address media reports, especially not on Facebook. I want to explain some things and give you a better insight," he wrote.

"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 there.

"At first I could smile about it, but then there was talk of 'contract poker' and 'rip-off', that painted me in a bad light. 

"Yesterday an ominous number [the reported wages he was demanding] 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.

"Some have forgotten: 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 Germany's important game for the European Championship qualifier with the national team will I decide."

Barcelona, Bayern Munich and outfits in England are circling for the Germany international, who is currently with his country waiting to face Gibraltar on Saturday in Group D of Euro 2016 qualifying action.