Juventus not pursuing Ilkay Gundogan despite his availability
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Juventus has chosen not to pursue a transfer for Ilkay Gundogan, who is available for sale from Galatasaray after losing his starting spot. The club had previously shown interest but is now focusing on younger players for their future. Despite Gundogan's experience being a potential asset, Juventus considers his age a significant barrier to signing him. The club is aiming to build a squad around younger talent rather than make a short-term investment.
- •Gundogan is available from Galatasaray after losing his starting position.
- •Juventus previously wanted Gundogan during his exits from Manchester City and Barcelona.
- •Club management sees Gundogan's age as a reason to pass on the transfer.
- •Juventus prioritizes younger players for long-term planning.
- •The club believes signing Gundogan won't align with their future goals.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Why Juventus is not pushing to sign Gundogan
"Galatasaray are looking for a new home for Ilkay Gundogan after he lost his place as a starter in their team, and that should have been good news for Juventus.The Bianconeri were one of the clubs inte...
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