According to report in Italy, Juventus are preparing a summer move for Ilkay Gundogan of Borussia Dortmund. The Old Lady have been comparatively quiet in the January transfer window but are reported to be preparing a big summer move for some key players.

The objective? They want to establish themselves as Champions League favorites next season alongside Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. Tuttosport has reported that the management at Juventus see Gundogan as a key player in the realization of that dream.

Gundogan has a contract with Dortmund till 2017 and the club may look to cash in on the player in the Summer. Liverpool are also keen on the player from some time with Jurgen Klopp the ex manager of Dortmund keen to team up with his playmaker. Last summer several clubs including Liverpool, Manchester United and Barcelona were reported to have inquired about the player’s availability but were told that he was not for sale.