Tijjani Reijnders future uncertain as Manchester City set €44m transfer stance

Tijjani Reijnders’ future at Manchester City is under increasing scrutiny, with the midfielder’s reduced role sparking interest from Juventus ahead of the summer transfer window.

After a promising start to life in England, the Dutch international has slipped down the pecking order in recent months, raising questions about whether he could move on after just one season.

However, any potential deal will not be straightforward.

Reijnders began the campaign as a regular under Pep Guardiola, starting the opening nine Premier League matches and even scoring on his debut.

At that stage, he looked like a key part of City’s midfield evolution. But that momentum has faded.

The 26-year-old has not started a league game since January and has been limited to brief appearances in recent weeks.

From Manchester City’s recent matches, midfield selection has shifted towards more trusted combinations, leaving Reijnders on the fringes.

That change has naturally triggered speculation.

Juventus FC are among the clubs monitoring the situation closely.

Reports in Italy suggest manager Luciano Spalletti views Reijnders as a player who could add something different to his midfield options.

His versatility — capable of operating as a number eight or deeper — is seen as a key strength.

Despite his limited minutes in England, his performances at AC Milan and earlier in his career continue to carry weight. That reputation has not disappeared.

Manchester City are not actively looking to sell.

But they would consider offers under the right conditions. The key factor is financial.

Reijnders currently holds a book value of around €44 million on City’s accounts, meaning any sale would need to exceed that figure to avoid a financial loss.

That sets a clear baseline. In addition, his reported salary of around €7 million per year could complicate negotiations for interested clubs.

For Juventus, that creates a double challenge — transfer fee and wages. However, much may depend on Guardiola’s long-term plans.

One of the most important variables in this situation is Guardiola himself.

If the City manager remains, Reijnders’ role may stay limited unless he regains trust. If there is a managerial change, the picture could shift quickly.

That uncertainty makes this a fluid situation. From Manchester City’s squad management in recent seasons, players have often needed time to adapt before becoming regular starters.

Reijnders may still fit that pattern.

Reijnders’ situation is likely to become clearer once the season ends and Manchester City finalise their squad plans.

Juventus are expected to continue monitoring developments but may wait before making a formal move.

Other clubs could also enter the race if availability becomes clearer.