Dortmund reject Man Utd approach for Ilkay Gundogan

Borussia Dortmund have rejected an approach from Manchester United for Ilkay Gündoğan according to the German newspaper Express.

The report states that the Red Devils have re-kindled interest in the 25-year-old midfielder and established contact with the players uncle and agent Ihsan Gündoğan.

However, Express go onto state that the Bundesliga side have turned down United’s approach.

Gündoğan recently signed a contract extension with Dortmund however, he has recently also been linked with a move to Juventus.

The Bianconeri manager Massimiliano Allegri is keen on a move for the Germany international according to Calciomercato.

Calciomercato go onto state that Allegri wants reinforcements following an injury to their new signing Sami Khedira.

Gündoğan previously turned down a contract offer from Dortmund but changed his mind regarding his future following discussions with their newly appointed manager Thomas Tuchel.

The 25-year-old wrapped up the season with five assists and three goals in 33 appearances in all competitions.

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