The management of Al-Ahly Saudi Club began early and serious moves in the summer transfer market, with the aim of strengthening the team’s ranks before the start of the 2026-2027 season, following the recent continental achievement that strengthened the club’s ambitions in the next stage.
These moves fall within a clear strategic plan that seeks to maintain the team’s strength at the local and continental levels, by contracting with players who have great experience and are able to make a difference, especially in the midfield area.
According to what According to press reports, Al-Ahly has begun preliminary steps to enter into negotiations with German star Ilkay Gundogan, the current Galatasaray player, in an attempt to include him during the upcoming transfer period.
The club places the issue of strengthening the playmaker position among its priorities, aiming to benefit from the great experience that the player has in major European tournaments.
Gundogan has a long track record with elite clubs, most notably Manchester City and Barcelona, which makes him an ideal choice to support the project. The ambitious Al-Ahly club.
Reports indicate that the player’s name tops the club’s list of interests in the summer Mercato, as part of a clear trend towards attracting highly experienced players.
This step comes within a broader vision for the Saudi Roshen League, which focuses on attracting European football stars, as Al-Ahly continues to build a team capable of competing strongly in all tournaments.