Transfer Talk: PSG outcast Paredes to join Juventus’ rebuild
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The summer transfer window is approaching, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
Juventus are set to continue their rebuild in the summer with Paris Saint-Germain star Leandro Paredes a target for the Bianconeri, according to Calciomercato.
The Serie A side have been looking to evolve their squad since parting ways with Cristiano Ronaldo last season and Massimiliano Allegri looking to prioritise a midfield revamp when the season concludes.
It is reported that Paredes, 27, could be allowed to leave PSG after making just 10 starts in Ligue 1 this season, with his last appearance coming on March 3 against Lorient.
Once Juventus have decided on the players who they will be offloading, the club will then make an approach to see whether they can bring Paredes to the Allianz Stadium.
Juve captain Giorgio Chiellini has already confirmed he’ll leave the club in the summer and Paulo Dybala has been rumoured to depart at season’s end as well.
Having won the Serie A title nine times between 2012 and 2020, Juventus are now set to miss out on the league championship for the second year in a row.
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