Juventus Transfer News: It looks like Matthijs De Ligt’s departure from Turin is imminent. The Dutchman has rejected a contract extension offer from the Old Lady. Thus Juve is also keen to see him leave this summer. However, they still want his next club to pay the money they are asking for.
Now, Sportmediaset journalist Daniele Miceli (via TuttoJuve) has revealed where will Juventus will invest the money from De Ligt’s sale. He has stated Turin giants will sign Pau Torres and Nicolò Zaniolo. The duo plays for Villarreal in La Liga and for AS Roma in the Serie A respectively.
It also looks like they will soon receive the cash from the sale of the Dutchman. Chelsea was initially leading the race to sign him. However, they were unwilling to pay what Juve was demanding. Now, Bayern Munich is in a pole position to sign him.
While the Bavarians will use the money from the sale of Robert Lewandoski, the former Borussia Dortmund striker has been very adamant about a move to Barcelona. Also, Barca and Bayern have agreed on a fee for the striker. Bayern Munich has already secured the signature of Sadio Mane from Liverpool as a replacement.
Juventus Transfer News: Pau Torres to Allianz Stadium?
Recently news broke out that Juve want the Spaniard to replace De Ligt. The 25 years old has established a good reputation for himself in the La Liga. He was also a part of the team that knocked Juventus out of the Champions League last season.
Thus, the Turin giants have seen his first hand in action. The report from Tutto Juve has reported that the Yellow Submarines want around €50m for the Spaniards. However, Juventus are confident that they can negotiate and bring his price down.
They are only willing to pay around €30- €35 million to sign him. However, Juve might be tempted to pay more than that as well. The report states that Torres is going to cost less in wages thus the Old Lady might consider paying more for him.
Although his style is different from that of De Ligt but he is capable of getting the job done. While the Dutchman was more physical, the Spaniard prefers to read the game. But both players have one common thing, i.e. both are comfortable in bringing the ball out from the back.
Juventus Transfer News: Nicolas Zaniola an old transfer to reignite
It is not the first time Juve has been linked to the Italian international. Even before his move to Roma from Inter Milan, Juventus had an interest in him. However, this time it looks like they will finally be able to bring him to Allianz Stadium.
The departure of Paulo Dybala means that the Old Lady is in need of a No.10. So far the youngster has shown that he is capable of delivering. Last season he scored eight goals and provided nine assists in all competitions.
Although it is unclear how much Roma will demand for him. According to Football Transfers, he is valued at around €25M. It is very much possible that after the sale of De Ligt and the signing of Pau Torres, Juve will be left with this money.
However, it will be Roma that will make it difficult for them to sign the Italian. Under Jose Mourinho, they want to show themselves as a rising force. Thus it will be up to the player to force a move away from the club.
