Transfer Talk: Juventus target Depay, Werner and Martial as forward options
The summer transfer window is here, 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 and Barcelona have held preliminary talks regarding a possible move for Memphis Depay, as has been reported by ESPN. Now, Sky Sports Italia have also linked Juventus with the Dutchman, stating that the Serie A side want to sign him on loan while Barca are hoping to move Depay on permanently.
The Old Lady still hold Atletico de Madrid striker Alvaro Morata as their priority after his loan spell in Italy. However, they have so far proven unable to reach an agreement with Atleti due to not wanting to spend more than €15 to €20 million, Sky Sports says.
This comes after Juventus turned down the opportunity to redeem the clause that would see them sign the Spaniard for €35m after already spending €20m on the loan. Despite Massimiliano Allegri still wanting Morata, the situation has now left Juventus hoping to bring in a striker with favourable economic conditions.
In addition to Depay, Juventus also have Chelsea‘s Timo Werner and Manchester United‘s Anthony Martial on the list of forwards they are looking at.
During his first season with Barcelona after signing from Olympique Lyonnais, Depay made 37 appearances in all competitions with 10 of those coming off the bench, scoring 13 goals and providing two assists.
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– Sky Sport’s Florian Plettenberg has insisted that Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong will not be joining Bayern Munich this summer, whether that is on a permanent or loan deal. The Dutch international has been heavily linked with a move away from the Blaugrana with Manchester United and Chelsea among those interested, but it appears he will not be heading to Bavaria.
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