Italian giants Juventus are reportedly weighing up a surprise move for Manchester City and Germany legend Ilkay Gundogan.
Juventus Consider Move for Manchester City’s Ilkay Gundogan
An intermediary has offered the midfielder’s services to the Serie A club as they seek a replacement for the recently departed Douglas Luiz.
The Bianconeri sent Luiz to Nottingham Forest, creating a significant void in their midfield.
While they have shown strong interest in Brighton’s Matt O’Riley, a deal has proven difficult to complete, forcing the club to explore alternative options.
According to reports from Italy, Gundogan has now emerged as a potential candidate. The 34-year-old is a highly decorated and experienced midfielder who only returned to Manchester City this summer after a single, unhappy season with Barcelona.
Despite having a year left on his contract, his role at the Etihad appears reduced; Pep Guardiola has left him on the bench for the club’s first two Premier League matches.
The report suggests that Manchester City would be willing to part ways with Gundogan on favourable terms, potentially smoothing the path for a transfer to Turin.
However, Juventus now faces a clear decision: pursue the proven, world-class quality of the German international or focus their efforts on securing a younger profile for the future.
This potential move would see another Premier League legend arrive in Serie A, following Kevin De Bruyne’s recent transfer to Napoli. Juventus must now decide if Gundogan is the right fit for their project.
