Italian outlet CMW claim that Juventus are looking to sign Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan this summer, after a new contract for the Germany man is not forthcoming. The report is headlined “no renewal and goodbye”.
Gundogan, who turns 32 in October, is now in the final year of his contract at Manchester City. That is, despite reminding all of his worth on the final day of the 21-22 campaign, scoring twice off the bench to beat Aston Villa.
The win secured the Premier League title for Pep Guardiola’s side. His future is in doubt though. Previous reports claiming both Arsenal and Barcelona are considering moves for the ex-Borussia Dortmund ace this summer.
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Guardiola’s first signing at Manchester City, then, could end up leaving. Reports say that Juventus are looking to sign him and are ‘immediately taking advantage’. A fee is believed to set Juventus back in the region of £21million.
Juventus looking to sign Manchester City midfielder Gundogan
A move to Juventus is perfect for Gundogan. Now entering the final few years of his career, he needs to join a club that will suit him – as he becomes slightly slower and less dynamic. Italian football is renowned for a slower tempo.
Gundogan still has the class to allow him to make an impact at City. But he will not be starting over the course of the next 12 months, especially with City signing Kalvin Phillips. City might also want to cash in this summer.
If, as the report says, there will be no renewal, then City will have to sell this summer if they want a fee for his services. It looks as if it is a move that suits all parties, even if City would rather keep him as a squad player.
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