Juventus Transfer News and Rumours Tracker: Week of February 17
With Juventus looking far and away the most talented and deep squad in Serie A, finding players who can improve the team is a difficult task. Giuseppe Marotta has built an impressive group of players who look set to clinch their third consecutive league title.
Given those circumstances, the focus is more on those who may leave Turin once the transfer window opens this summer and on the new contracts for those who will certainly stay.
Over the following pages, youโll find all the latest news concerning possible transfers for the Bianconeri.ย
*UPDATED FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21*
Osvaldo Focused on World Cup
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Pablo Osvaldo is much more concerned with being a part of Italy's World Cup Squad than worrying about whether his move to Juventus will be made permanent. The striker moved on loan to the Bianconeri in January, and they have an option to buy him outright this summer.
After netting his first goal for the Turin giants in Thursday's Europa League win over Trabzonspor however, the 28-year-old was more concerned with impressing Cesare Prandelli.
โI am working to get to the World Cup,โ he told Sky Italia (via FootballItalia). "It is easy to play with Carlos Tevez.
โI donโt like to just stay still and wait for the ball, especially as the Coach tells me to move continually. I get along very well with Carlos and the rest of the squad. Iโm happy, as I settled in very quickly.
โI am working to get to the World Cup and will give it my all. It doesnโt just depend on me, but I live in hope.โ
Borussia Dortmund Chasing Ciro Immobile
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Ciro Immobile has emerged as a surprise target for Borussia Dortmund according to reports in Italy this week. Gianluca Di Marzio believes that the Bundesliga side were impressed by the Torino striker on a recent scouting trip and could be set to make a bid.
Buffon Agent Unsure After 2015
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The agent of ย Gianluigi Buffon steadfastly refused to commit to what the future may hold for theย goalkeeper when his current contract ends. The deal runs until June 2015, by which time the World Cup winner will be 37.
โGigiย does not feel his age,โ his representativeย Silvanoย Martina told theย CalcioMercato website (h/t FootballItalia). โHeโs always been number one, I think the history proves that.
โGigi is the captain of the national team, plays for a great club and is always decisive in matches.ย He has a contract withย Juveย and itโs easy to associate his name with theย Bianconeri.
โAt the moment, I canโt say for certain whatโs going to happen. Maybe heโll retire, maybe heโll leave, maybe heโll stay.ย I just donโt know whatโs going to happen.โ
Chiellini and Pogba Set to Renew?
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Tuttosport (h/t Football Italia)ย indicates that both Giorgio Chiellini and Paul Pogba are set to renew their contracts in the coming months.
The Turin-based newspaper states that the defender should sign soon, but his French team-mate may wait until after this summerโs World Cup before putting pen to paper.
It is understoodย that the delay surrounds his agentโs desire to include a release clause in the new deal.
Juan Cuadrado Drawing Much Interest
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The recent form of Juan Cuadrado has caught the eye of some of the biggest clubs in Europe. Currently co-owned by Fiorentina and Udinese, the 25-year-old is reportedly valued at around โฌ30 million.
Juventus have been linked with him for some time.
Manolo Gabbiadini to Galatasaray?
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Sampdoria forward Manolo Gabbiadini appears to remain a target for Galatasaray this summer, as the Turkish club have maintained interest in the 22-year-old.
The rumours first surfaced last month, but agent Silvio Pagliari told Sky Sport (h/t Football Italia) that manager Sinisa Mihajlovic blocked the deal.
However, according to reports in the Italian press (h/t Football Italia), Roberto Mancini still wants to sign the player who is co-owned by Juventus.ย
