Juventus Transfer News and Rumours Tracker: Week of November 24
The past few weeks have been good for Juventus, with the team recovering a number of injured players and continuing to pile up wins in domestic action. A 7-0 thrashing of Parma and a comfortable three-goal victory over Lazio sandwiched the recent international break, providing the Bianconeri with a cushion atop the Serie A standings.
With Gigi Buffon and Giorgio Chiellini signed to new contracts, the reigning champions can look to the future with confidence and calmly approach a vital part of the season. Of course, despite those dominant performances, there is always room for improvement in the January transfer window.
Beppe Marotta last week revealed that the club will look to reinforce the squad but warned that any addition must worth the outlay. Speaking in a lengthy interview with TuttoSport, the club’s director general said (h/t Football Italia):
"If there are players who can increase the quality of the squad, then we will consider them, but there’s nothing to say that promise will be a guarantee. It’s not easy to find players worthy of Juve and we don’t want to become some refuge for any old out of contract figure.
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This article takes a look at all the latest news and rumours surrounding the Turin giants as they seek those opportunities, and it is updated daily to bring you the very latest developments.
*UPDATED FRIDAY NOVEMBER 28*
Napoli Meet with Agent of Sebastian Giovinco
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According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Napoli’s Riccardo Bigon met with the agent of Sebastian Giovinco on Thursday. Writing on his own website, the respected journalist reported that the Juventus striker’s representative Andrea D’Amico met with the southern club’s sporting director to discuss a possible transfer.
Di Marzio believes Manolo Gabbiadini—co-owned by the Bianconeri and Sampdoria—remains their main target, but that their interest in Giovinco is also now concrete.
Andrej Kramaric Says Juventus Move Would Be a Dream
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Juventus continue to be linked with Andrej Kramaric, with Chelsea also believed to be interested in the Rijeka striker. Writing on his own website, Gianluca Di Marzio says the Bianconeri have an agreement with the player, but notes the London club remain hopeful.
Meanwhile, Kramaric himself spoke to Sky Italia and expressed his desire to test himself in Serie A. “Playing for Juve would be a dream for any player in the Croatian league,” he said (h/t Football Italia). “I’d love to play in Italy one day.”
“ Juventus have world-class strikers, but I believe in my abilities and I know I’d be able to show my worth to the fans and the Coach.”
Juventus to Make Move for Fabian Schar
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Juventus are reportedly ready to make a move for Fabian Schar in January in a bid to end their defensive injury worries. Sport Mediaset (h/t Forza Italian Football) believe that the Bianconeri are ready to negotiate with Basel for the 22-year-old.
QPR Set to Pay Mauricio Isla Fee
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According to Gianluca Di Marzio, QPR are set to sign Mauricio Isla from Juventus on a permanent basis. Writing on his own website, the transfer expert believes the London club will pay the €11 million fee agreed when they took the Chilean on loan in the summer.
Napoli Look to Manolo Gabbiadini
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With Lorenzo Insigne injured, Gianluca Di Marzio believes Napoli are willing to pay up to €16 million to sign Manolo Gabbiadini from Sampdoria. The respected journalist reports on his website that the club would look to bring in the player—currently co-owned by Juventus—when the transfer window opens in January.
Last week, Juve director general Beppe Marotta told TuttoSport (h/t Football Italia) that the club may soon sell either Gabbiadini or Simone Zaza and his agent noted that the Bianconeri will determine what happens next.
“Gabbiadini is co-owned by Juventus,” Silvio Pagliari said to Radio Kiss Kiss (h/t Football Italia). “They are the club who will decide the lad’s future.”
Xherdan Shaqiri Not Available on Loan
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After Gianluca Di Marzio linked him with four Italian clubs last week, the agent of Xherdan Shaqiri has revealed he has spoken to a number of Serie A sides. Speaking in an interview with Radio CRC, Ulysses Savini discussed that interest and his ability to play on the peninsula.
“I spoke with Napoli about Shaqiri,” he said (h/t Football Italia). “However, Bayern Munich won’t accept a loan deal. Shaqiri could play for any Italian team, but I think Napoli are among the most suitable names.”
“I’m offering Shaqiri to several Italian clubs, I’ve spoken to Napoli and other teams,” he added.
Meanwhile, Franz Beckenbauer says the 23-year-old can leave Bayern in January. Speaking to Sky Italia, the club's honorary president said (h/t Football Italia):
"Bayern have already given some indications to the lad, hHe can leave Bayern Munich during the winter transfer window. Personally, i want players who want to stay here with us, for me if a player doesn’t want to be here then it’s right he go to another club.
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Too Soon for Daniele Rugani to Think About Juventus
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After making an impressive start to life in Serie A, Daniele Rugani has declared he cannot think about joining Juventus yet. The Bianconeri co-own the Empoli defender, but he told Sky Italia he is fully focused on his current side.
“Juventus? I’m not thinking about that now,” he said per Gianluca Di Marzio’s website. “I aim at avoiding relegation with Empoli, always getting on the pitch with the desire to do well.”
“It’s too soon to talk about anything else.”
Juventus Rejected Offers for Paul Pogba
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Mino Raiola has declared Paul Pogba “the most expensive player in the world,” but believes Juventus can hold on to the talented midfielder. Speaking in an interview with Gr Parlamento, the player’s agent revealed the Bianconeri had turned down offers for the 21-year-old, telling them (h/t Football Italia):
"Pogba is the most expensive player in the world. The relationship with Juventus is fantastic. How can I argue with Pavel Nedved? Juventus are strong enough to keep him for a long time, and we’ve just renewed his contract until 2019.
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“Of course it’s hard for calcio to keep a star like that, not for the club [Juve], but for the league. However, Paul is happy at Juventus and doesn’t want to leave the club.
Juventus rejected two big offers this summer.
Meanwhile, after recent speculation linked him to Real Madrid, Pogba also insisted he is content at Juventus. The 21-year-old scored twice to help the Turin side beat Lazio on Saturday evening, and he was asked about links to the Spanish giants after the game.
“Real Madrid are a great club, but I am very happy at Juve and want to continue these performances,” he told reporters (h/t Football Italia). “I hope to stay here for a long time.”
“It’s flattering to hear so much transfer speculation, but I play for Juve and I am happy to wear the Bianconeri jersey.”
Andrej Kramaric Linked to Juventus
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Juventus are the latest club to be linked with Andrej Kramaric, a Croatian striker already wanted by Stoke City, Fiorentina, Sampdoria and a number of other clubs. Writing on his own website, Gianluca Di Marzio reports that the Bianconeri have begun to monitor the promising 23-year-old.
Juventus Close Completing Tomas Pochettino Deal
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According to reports in Italy, Juventus are close to completing a deal for Tomas Pochettino. The Bianconeri have been linked with the 18-year-old Boca Juniors star, with Sky Italia (h/t Forza Italian Football) believing he will arrive on the peninsula later this month.
The outlet also states that the midfielder is likely to be sent to Sassuolo for the second half of the season in order to gain Serie A experience.
Sebastian Giovinco Wanted by Torino
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With his contract set to expire in June, Sebastian Giovinco’s agent has revealed that local rivals Torino have a long-standing interest in the player. Talks over a new deal appear to have stalled, and the 27-year-old seems almost certain to leave the Bianconeri in the summer.
“Torino have wanted him for some time and Giampiero Ventura even wanted Giovinco when he was the Coach of Bari,” agent Andrea D'Amico told Tuttosport (h/t Football Italia). Arsenal and Fiorentina are also believed to be monitoring the situation with a view to signing the out-of-favour attacker.
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