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Juventus closing on Zakaria plus latest on Bentancur, Kulusevski, Arthur and Morata future
Surprisingly, Juventus are very active in these final days of the winter transfer window, with the Bianconeri pushing to sign Denis Zakaria of Borussia Monchengladbach after securing Dusan Vlahovic deal yesterday.
Dusan Vlahovic who announced as new Juventus player yesterday after sealing a 75 milion euros move from Fiorentina, has already started training session with Juventus today.
With a lot are happening in these hours, let’s take a look on the latest situation of every possible arrival or departure at Juventus.
Juventus closing on Denis Zakaria
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Talks are ongoing between Juventus and Borussia Monchengladbach to find agreements so the Swiss midfielder could complete his move to Juventus.
The Bianconeri already reached agreements with the player, and they’re on the verge to complete the deal once they found agreements with Borussia Monchengladbach who’re ready to sell the midfielder who’ll expire his contract in June.
According to the reports, Borussia Monchengladbach are asking between seven and eight milion euros to release the player, while Juventus offered five milion euros plus two in bonuses. Talks are ongoing as Juventus wants to sign him immediately.
Alvaro Morata and Arthur likely to stay this winter
After securing Dusan Vlahovic deal, a possible Alvaro Morata departure was expected but everything seems complicated as Atletico Madrid refusing to sell him to Barcelona.
Barcelona wants to sign Alvaro Morata on 18 months loan with an option to buy, but Atletico Madrid doesn’t want to loan out Alvaro Morata. They wants to an obligation to buy option.
For Juventus, they’re open to release Morata as they already informed him that they will not sign him permanently in the winter, and Alvaro Morata is still pushing to join Barcelona, but the Bianconeri wants six milion euros to let him leave.
Barcelona coach Xavi wants Alvaro Morata but everything seems very complicated at the moment, and he’s likely to stay.
Not only Morata, Arthur Melo who was keen on Arsenal move is also likely to stay after talks between both clubs stalled.
Juventus was ready to release Arthur this January, but not on six months loan deal. They asked Arsenal to take him on 18 months loan deal with an option to buy, but the Gunners doesn’t intend to accept it. They just want him on six months loan plus covering his full salary.
There was already agreements between Arthur and Arsenal, but the deal looks collapsed at the moment.
Tottenham pushing to sign both Bentancur and Kulusevski
Tottenham Hotspur are now leading Aston Villa in the race to sign Rodrigo Bentancur, while they’re also in talks to complete Dejan Kulusevski’s signing.
Rodrigo Bentancur had agreements with Aston Villa, but the English club offer is still low to what Juventus wants. Aston Villa are offering 30 milion euros including bonuses which already rejected by the Bianconeri.
As thing stands, Tottenham Hotspur reportedly to have preparing a raised offer to sign Rodrigo Bentancur and it could look convincingly to Juventus. Talks are ongoing between both clubs at the moment.
Tottenham Hotspur are also pushing to sign Dejan Kulusevski who’s keen on the move.
It was unlikely to see Dejan Kulusevski leaving Juventus this winter after Federico Chiesa, but the story has changed – Juventus are now really thinking of selling him immediately with Tottenham Hotspur negotiating to convince Juventus.
The Bianconeri are asking 40 milion euros while Tottenham evaluate him around 30 milion euros. There are no agreements yet, but talks are ongoing. Futhermore, Tottenham are offering loan with a buy option that could become a mandatory under certain conditions during a six months loan – around 30 milions euros.
Juventus have not yet accepted as they ask for 100% mandatory clause around 40 milion euros.
All the news above are from only the most reliable sources: Fabrizio Romano, Gerard Romero and Gianluca Di Marzio.
