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2Feb By Max StatmanNo Comments

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Juventus is facing a crucial decision regarding Paul Pogba’s future

Juventus is facing a crucial decision regarding the future of midfielder Paul Pogba, as the player's injury issues are causing concern about his impact on the team. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that if Pogba's injury problems persist, Juventus may have to reevaluate their investment in the World Cup winner. Pogba returned to Juventus last summer on a free transfer and quickly became the club's highest-paid player. However, a series of injuries have kept him from making his official debut for the club. Despite being one of the best-paid players on the team, Pogba has not yet shown his worth on the field due to his persistent injury issues. With no indication that Pogba will agree to reduce his salary, Juventus may have difficulty finding a suitable club to take him on if t...

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31Jan By Max StatmanNo Comments

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Juventus are working to bring back Cambiaso from his loan deal

Andrea Cambiaso is a highly-regarded full-back who joined Juventus from Genoa for €8.5m plus bonuses in the summer of 2021. However, in order to increase his playing time, Juventus decided to loan him to Bologna for the 2022-23 season. Now, four months into his loan, Juventus is looking to bring Cambiaso back early. The return of the young full-back is dependant on Bologna being able to find a suitable replacement in the final hours of the transfer window. If they are able to do so, then Cambiaso will be allowed to return to Juventus. While his future remains uncertain, he was not seen training with Bologna this morning. This move shows Juventus' commitment to developing young talent and ensuring they get enough playing time to improve. With the possibility of Cambiaso's ret...

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31Jan By Max StatmanNo Comments

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Report: Dusan Vlahovic has offered himself to Real Madrid

Dušan Vlahović, the Serbian international footballer, is reportedly open to joining Real Madrid. According to Spanish journalist Tomas Gonzalez, the striker could be on the move if Juventus fails to secure a spot in the UEFA Champions League next season. https://twitter.com/MadridXtra/status/1620311504359759872?t=9Tts7R_Y3KBnYOEdi_Vb_A&s=19 Juventus's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League have taken a hit after the club was deducted 15 points. The punishment was handed down recently and the club is said to be planning an appeal. However, if Juventus's appeal is unsuccessful and the club fails to qualify for the Champions League, Vlahović may consider leaving the Italian giants. Dusan Vlahovic has been struggling with injury for some time and last week he played his f...

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29Jan By Max StatmanNo Comments

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Conditions which will make McKennie’ deal to Leeds United an ‘obligation to buy’ revealed

Leeds United agreed a deal with Juventus to sign Weston McKennie yesterday on a loan deal with an option to buy which could become an obligation under certain conditions. Weston McKennie, who played 96 games for Juventus and scored 13 goals and five assists, headed to Leeds United, where he is scheduled to undergo medical examinations today.1 The 24-year-old midfielder is going to England on a loan deal worth €1.2m with an option to buy €33m at the end of the season, which could become an obligation under certain conditions. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Weston McKennie deal will become an obligation if Leeds United maintain to keep their place in Premier League for next season and McKennie make least 10 appearances until June. Leeds United are currently 15th in the Pre...

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28Jan By Max StatmanNo Comments

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Allegri provides fresh Juventus’s transfer market update about possible signings

Juventus manager, Allegri, has recently stated that there will be no further transfer activity for the club before the end of the season. However, the need for depth at the fullback position remains a concern for the team. If given the budget, the club would likely seek to bring in a new player in that position and there have been several names linked with a potential move to Juventus. Atalanta's Maehle is a particularly popular option, as he is considered to be an affordable player with a strong reputation in Europe, while Holmit is another possibility, but the club would need to consider the competition from other teams, such as Roma, and their financial situation. Despite the lack of a pressing need to improve the squad, the problem may be more about a lack of personnel. With p...

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28Jan By Max StatmanNo Comments

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Leeds United agree a deal to sign McKennie from Juventus: here’s the deal details

Leeds United have reached total agreements with Juventus for Weston McKennie on loan with an option to buy which could become an obligation under certain conditions. The English club will pay €1.2m loan fee with the right of redemption set at €33m, according to Fabrizio Romano. But the ransom could become an obligation when certain conditions occur, as per Sky Italia. However, Leeds United's will is to make this transfer permanent at the end of the season or under the agreed conditions or by renegotiating them more calmly. For the official transfer of McKennie to Leeds, some details of the player's contract with Leeds remain to be defined only. The English club is working with the player's agents, as medical tests scheduled by tomorrow. Weston McKennie has played 96 games for J...

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28Jan By Max StatmanNo Comments

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Allegri confirmed McKennie exit, Vlahovic and Pogba return, plus Chiesa absence against Monza

Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed that Weston McKennie will miss tomorrow's Monza match as he is 'at the center of negotiations', while Paul Pogba and Dusan Vlahovic return. Weston McKennie is set leave Juventus and go to Leeds United on loan with an option to buy, and Allegri confirmed that 'the club must have reached agreements with his new club' today. "McKennie will not be available against Monza because he is at the center of negotiations. I think the club have found agreements with his new club and therefore won't be available," said Allegri. Juventus fans can now see Paul Pogba on the pitch for the first time since his arrival in the summer, with Allegri confirming he is back and will feature at Monza, while Dusan Vlahovic and Mattia De Sciglio also set to return, but Chie...

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28Jan By Max StatmanNo Comments

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Benfica Lisbon planning to ‘steal’ Kenan Yildiz from Juventus

Juventus could lose Kenan Yildiz after Benfica Lisbon wants to sign him at the moment the club is in difficult times, according to Matteo Moretto of Relevo. Kenan Yildiz arrived at Juventus from FC Bayern Munich, but since his arrival he has established himself as one of the young players with huge potential. The 17-year-old winger has played more than 20 matches for Juventus U19 this season in both the UEFA Youth League and Primavera and has been involved in more than 10 goals. Benfica Lisbon want to take advantage of Juventus' moment of weakness to 'steal' Kenan Yildiz, with the striker will only have a two-year contract left from June. Juventus may lose him because of the teams that are still looking for him, but they have no plans to let him go as of today. He's considered ...

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28Jan By Max StatmanNo Comments

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Juventus are eyeing Marcelo Brozovic and other two midfielders over a possible transfer next summer

Juventus are monitoring Inter's Marcelo Brozovic for a summer signing, as well as Sassuolo's Davide Frattesi and Lecce's Joan Gonzalez, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. Marcelo Brozovic is one of the Inter players who are attracting interest from various clubs on the European continent including Liverpool and Barcelona, which was pushing to sign him this winter. The Bianconeri are the latest club said to be interested in the 30-year-old who plays in the midfield Inter and Croatia national team. For Inter, they would not be happy to see Brozovic go to Juventus, their biggest rival, as they also do not want to let him go, because he still has a contract that will reach him in 2026 and still an integral part of their success. Juventus are keeping an eye his situation at Inter...

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27Jan By Adamo LucianoNo Comments

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The future of Weston McKennie is still uncertain

Weston Mckennie's future with Juventus is uncertain as reports suggest he may be on the move during the winter transfer market. The 24-year-old midfielder is believed to be one of the players that current coach Massimiliano Allegri is looking to offload. Leeds United in the Premier League is a potential destination for Mckennie. Initially, both Bournemouth and Aston Villa were interested in him, but those interest has faded away. Leeds, however, is keen on adding the American midfielder to their squad and have reportedly reached an agreement in principle with him. The main hurdle in finalizing the transfer is the transfer formula. Juventus is seeking a loan with an obligation to buy, while Leeds is considering the option of a right of redemption. Once this issue is resolved, th...

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27Jan By Max Aimé-ThierryNo Comments

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Exclusive interview with Fabiana Della Valle on Juventus punishments, Vlahovic’s future, Rabiot and Di Maria latest plus more

Max Statman and Forza Juventus’s Max Aimé-Thierry sit down with La Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Fabiana Della Valle, one of the most reliable journalists when it comes to Juventus, to talk about the Bianconeri. Fabiana Della Valle said that Juventus are confident that the penalty of 15 points will be removed, and confirmed that Dusan Vlahovic is among the players who could leave Juventus in the summer if it doesn't make the top four in Serie A. She also said that it's too early to talk about Massimiliano Allegri's future, while Juventus hope to sell Denins Zakaria next summer, plus more as found below: What do you think of Juventus' punishment? Your personal opinion. I am amazed that such a strong sanction has been reached and I am curious to read the reasons. In general, I ...

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27Jan By Max StatmanNo Comments

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Man United reportedly prepared to offer €100m for Federico Chiesa in the summer

Manchester United are interested in signing Juventus winger Federico Chiesa in the summer. Italian website Calciomercatoweb states that Manchester United's head coach, Erik ten Hag, has taken a liking to the young Italian and that the club is reportedly "prepared" to pay €100 million for Chiesa. Despite this interest, it seems highly unlikely that Manchester United will actually make a move for Chiesa. The club has made it clear that their priority this summer is to sign a striker, and they have already invested heavily in winger Antony last year. Additionally, with the current economic climate, it is uncertain if Manchester United will be willing to spend such a large sum of money on one player, especially given their recent transfer activity. Manchester United may be interest...

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27Jan By Max StatmanNo Comments

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Juventus and Napoli are in a race to sign Empoli goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicar

Napoli are planning to make a €12m offer to beat Juventus in the race to sign Empoli goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicar, according to the reports. This news comes from Tuttojuve, who suggest that Napoli are looking to strengthen their goalkeeping options, and see Vicar as a potential target. The young goalkeeper has been in impressive form for Empoli this season, and has caught the attention of a number of top clubs in Italy. He is highly regarded as one of the most promising young goalkeepers in Italy, and it is no surprise that he is attracting interest from some of the biggest clubs in the country. With Napoli looking to improve their squad, and Juventus also in the market for a new goalkeeper, it will be interesting to see who comes out on top in the race for Vicar's signature.

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26Jan By Max StatmanNo Comments

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The sale of McKennie from Juventus could finance a move for Zaniolo

Juventus and Italian midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo have been linked with each other for over a year, with rumors of a potential transfer swirling in the media. Latest report from Rudy Galetti suggesting that the sale of American midfielder Weston McKennie, who's close to Leeds United, could finance a move for Zaniolo. https://twitter.com/RudyGaletti/status/1618742433147396097?s=20&t=Ryf6bmcAc5Su-TdeYTRoow Zaniolo, who currently plays for Roma, has established himself as one of the top young talents in Italian football. He made his professional debut for the club in 2018 and has since become a regular starter, impressing with his skill and creativity on the field, but have been hit by injuries most of the times. Juventus, who are always on the lookout for top talent, have bee...

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26Jan By Max StatmanNo Comments

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Leeds United are closing in on signing Weston McKennie after an improved offer

Leeds United is closing in on a deal to sign midfielder Weston McKennie from Juventus. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the English club has slightly increased their initial offer to €30m plus bonuses. Weston McKennie has agreed terms with Leeds United and is waiting for both sides to come to an agreement, after Leeds United's €28m plus bonuses were rejected by Juventus yesterday. Leeds United are very to reach total agreements with Juventus after they increased their fee to €30m, while Juventus are said to want €35m. The next few hours will be decisive for Weston McKennie future who's wanted by Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch this January. McKennie, 24-year-old, has been a regular at Juventus since making the move from Schalke in 2020, making 96 appearance in all competit...

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26Jan By Max StatmanNo Comments

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Juventus hold preliminary talks with RB Leipzig ace Benjamin Henrichs entourages

Benjamin Henrichs, a right-back for RB Leipzig, is reportedly in talks with both Juventus and Roma, according to Italian news outlet Calciomercato.it. However, the report claims that the Bianconeri has been holding preliminary talks with his representatives. Henrichs, a German international, joined RB Leipzig from AS Monaco in 2018 and has since established himself as a key player for the club, scoring once and providing one assist in 15 outings in Bundesliga this season. He has made over 70 appearances for the team in all competitions, and has also earned a reputation as a versatile defender who can play in a variety of positions. Juventus and Roma are both in need of reinforcements in the right-back position, and Henrichs would be a valuable addition to either team. Henrichs has als...

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26Jan By Max StatmanNo Comments

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Strahinja Pavlovic confirmed Juventus interest in him and his good relationship with Vlahovic

Strahinja Pavlovic, who is reportedly to be one of the players Juventus are monitoring, has confirmed that the club have shown an interest in him, and his good relationship with Dusan Vlahovic. Juventus have plans to sign defenders in the summer, and Pavlovic is one of the names that come closest to Juventus, with the club often said to be interested in him. The 21-year-old is a young defender who has already become a regular feature for the Serbian national team. He is a left-footed centre-back blessed with exceptional physical strength. In an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Strahinja Pavlovic confirmed that Juventus wanted him and he never lived in Turin. "Let's say that there was an interest in me from Juventus, but I've never been to Turin," said Pavlovic. "Juven...

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25Jan By Max StatmanNo Comments

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Leeds United made €28m plus bonuses offer for McKennie but Juventus is holding out for a higher fee

Leeds United has made their first offer for American international midfielder Weston McKennie, currently playing for Juventus, according to Sky Italia. The offer is reported to be €28 million plus bonuses. However, it seems that Juventus is holding out for a higher fee, with reports suggesting that they are requesting €35 million for McKennie's release. Weston McKennie joined Juventus in 2020 from Schalke 04, where he had previously played for four seasons. He made over 30 appearances for the club in all competitions. The 25-year-old American international has also made an impact on the national team, where he has earned over 20 caps and scored 3 goals. McKennie's performances at Juventus have reportedly caught the attention of Leeds United, who are said to be interested in bringin...

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25Jan By Max StatmanNo Comments

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Kulusevski could make a ‘suprise’ return to Juventus this January

Dejan Kulusevski could clamorously return to Juventus this transfer window if Weston McKennie leaves, according to Giovanni Albanese to La Gazzetta dello Sport. Weston McKennie is very close to leaving Juventus for Leeds United with both clubs already in talks after the English club reach agreements with the midfielder. Tottenham Hotspur has a clause in their agreement with Sweden's national team player that requires the club to pay a redemption fee of 35 million if the player makes at least 50% of appearances and scores in the Champions League. However, the second part of the agreement, which gives Tottenham the right to acquire the player regardless of attendance and results, may be at risk due to the recent instability surrounding the club's sporting director, Fabio Paratici. ...

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25Jan By Max StatmanNo Comments

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Pogba will stay at Juventus even if it does not play in the Champions League next season, plus more on Di Maria and Rabiot

Paul Pogba will stay at Juventus even if he does not play in the Champions League next season, according to the latest reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport. The French midfielder arrived at Juventus in the summer for free, but has not played any official game yet due to an injury sustained in the pre-season. However, now Juventus fans can see Paul Pogba soon, as he is expected to be on the list of players who will appear in the Monza game this weekend. Juventus are in dire straits after being deducted 15 points for false accounting and capital gains last week, dropping them to 10th from third. This made the chance to come to the top four teams disappear, although there are still 19 games of the season to be played and they are 14 points behind the fourth team. The Bianconeri a...

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25Jan By Max StatmanNo Comments

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Radu Drăgușin is offically a Genoa player

Radu Drăgușin, a Romanian professional footballer, has officially become a Genoa player. The news was announced by Drăgușin's agent, Florin Manea, in an interview with Romanian sports portal Sport.Ro. According to Manea, the transfer was triggered after Genoa's recent match against Venice. The club had reached the number of points specified in the contract, activating a clause that allowed for Drăgușin's permanent transfer to the Italian team. The young footballer has previously played for several clubs in Romania, including Universitatea Craiova and FC Voluntari. He has also represented the Romanian national team at various youth levels. Drăgușin's move to Genoa marks a significant step in his career as he joins one of the oldest and most successful clubs in Italy, from Juventus ...

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24Jan By Max StatmanNo Comments

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Leeds United and Juve are currently in talks over a potential deal for American midfielder Weston McKennie

Leeds United and Juventus are currently in talks over a potential deal for American midfielder Weston McKennie, according to reports from respected transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano. Discussions are said to be ongoing regarding the conditions of the deal, with both sides working to finalize the transfer. McKennie, who is a product of the FC Dallas academy and currently plays for Juventus, is a highly rated young player known for his work rate, versatility and ability to contribute in both defense and attack. He has already established himself as a regular in the US national team and has shown his quality during his time in Serie A. Leeds United are understood to be in the market for a central midfielder and McKennie is believed to be one of their top targets. The club...

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24Jan By Max StatmanNo Comments

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Valencia are interested in signing Daniele Rugani this month

Valencia want to sign Juventus defender Daniele Rugani this month, but he could stay at Juventus because of Massimiliano Allegri's will to keep him. Valencia coach Gennaro Gattuso is not happy with the defenders he has at the moment, he even asked the club to try to sign a centre-back before the transfer window shut. For this, Valencia has set its sights on the Old Lady's Daniele Rugani, which however does not seem to be outgoing at the moment, according to Fichajes. Last month Daniele Rugani's agent Davide Torchia confirmed to Tuttojuve that they have no plans to change the club this month, despite being happy at Juventus. Daniele Rugani, who is no longer getting enough playing time at Juventus as he is being used as a backup center back, his contract will expire next summer. ...

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24Jan By Max StatmanNo Comments

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Barcelona and serval EPL clubs will push hard for Vlahovic this summer

Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic is currently the center of attention for both Barcelona and several Premier League clubs, as they all vie for his services in the upcoming summer transfer market according to TuttoSport. Despite recent struggles with groin pain and his team's current position in the league standings, Vlahovic remains a highly sought-after player. Barcelona is said to be willing to offer 80 million for him, with English clubs potentially offering even more. However, Vlahovic is currently focused on working with his teammates and improving his team's performance, as evidenced by a recent personal statement in which he declares that they will not be intimidated by their opponents or their current position in the league. Ultimately, the outcome of the transfer market ...

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24Jan By Max StatmanNo Comments

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Leeds United held preliminary talks with Juventus regarding McKennie

Leeds United have joined a long list of English clubs interested in signing Weston McKennie from Juventus during this transfer window. According to reports from Gianluca Di Marzio, Leeds United have already held preliminary talks with Juventus to see if they could sign the American international this month. https://twitter.com/ForzaJuveEN/status/1617816100095369216?t=wHSa2cnvuVjDmKeJE2wD6w&s=19 Other English clubs who are said to be interested in Weston McKennie are Aston Villa, AFC Bournemouth, Fulham and Arsenal but have not held talks with Juventus to date. Weston McKennie, who joined Juventus in 2020 from Schalke 04, was on the pitch 21 times in this first part of the season, scoring 3 goals and 2 assists in Serie A, Coppa Italia and the Champions League. The 25-year...

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23Jan By Max StatmanNo Comments

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Arsenal plotting a January swoop for Weston McKennie

Arsenal have made a survey on Weston McKennie and have spoken to his agent to understand if it is possible to sign him in the last days of the transfer window, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. Various English clubs such as AFC Bournemouth, Fulham and Aston Villa were said to be interested in Weston Mckennie but the USMNT international wanted to go to in bigger club. Should Arsenal would put effort into signing him this month, the 25-year-old midfielder would be open and ready to join the Gunners. On the Juventus side, they are ready to hold talks with any club that wants Weston McKennie for a fair offer, between €20 and €25 million fixed base plus bonus. Arsenal are yet to recruit in midfield in this transfer window, however, Mikel Arteta made his first signing last week, ...

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20Jan By Max StatmanNo Comments

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Who is 17 year old sensation Gianmarco Dibiase and what are his characteristics?

WHO IS GIANMARCO DI BIASE? HERE ARE HIS TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Gianmarco Di Biase is a left wing born in 2005 with a remarkable technique. In this championship, the talent has collected 17 seasonal appearances topped off with 7 goals and 2 assists. These are truly impressive numbers, contextualized in an often discredited category where technique and tactics reign supreme. The young prospect has an excellent predisposition to play inside the field, thus managing to create enormous confusion between the opposing defenses. Furthermore, he makes individual technique his best quality: in fact, a splendid back-heel goal scored from the center of the area stands out in his best highlights . Finally, his ability to play the ball with both feet should be noted in his repertoire. FUTURE PRO...

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19Jan By Max Aimé-ThierryNo Comments

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Luca Pellegrini likely to stay in Frankfurt as his situation stalled amid Lazio interest

Luca Pellegrini is likely to remain at Eintracht Frankfurt for the remainder of the season as his situation for a possible move this month has been stalled. The 23-year-old left-back, who is in Frankfurt on loan from Juventus, wanted to move to Lazio this month but he's now likely to stay in Germany than leaving, sources told Max Statman. Lazio stepped its efforts to get him and add him to their squad in the second half of the season, but they have not yet reached an agreement with Juventus. Pellegrini's return to Juventus this month is clearly acceptable to Eintracht Frankfurt, allowing Lazio to reach an agreement for the Italian full defender. The Bianconeri are hoping for a loan with an obligation to buy, but they might also be tempted by a buy-option offer. Pellegrini is...

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19Jan By Max StatmanNo Comments

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Real Valladolid chief provides transfer update on Juventus target Ivan Fresneda

There is no offer from Juventus to Real Valladolid to signing Ivan Fresneda, however, they have strong interest in the right-back and will try to sign him this month. On Tuesday, Juventus met with the management of Valladolid to discuss about the possible signing for Ivan Fresneda, who is wanted by several clubs in Europe. English clubs such as Arsenal, Newcastle United and Manchester United are keen to sign the right-back this month, with Juventus looking to beat them and secure the deal as soon as possible. The 18-year-old is regarded as one of the most promising young talents in Spanish football and is believed to have a release clause of just £9million, though that will automatically increase before the summer window once he has made a few more appearances. Valladolid manag...

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16Jan By Max StatmanNo Comments

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Chelsea has shown an interest in signing Vlahovic this January but has another priority

Chelsea already have shown an interest in signing Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic their this January after the signing Mykhailo Mudryk from Skahtar Donetsk, according to the very reliable David Ornstein. Having failed to provide their stardard performance in the Premier League this season, the Blues continue to try to make new signings this winter, as they already signed Joao Felix, Benoit Badiashile and the most recent Mykhailo Mudryk. Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic is on Chelsea's target list this month, however, the Blue's priority in reinforcing the midfield at the moment, according to Ornstein, via Chelsea Pys. https://twitter.com/CFCPys/status/1615046944258199568?t=sGX_De45T9xPTlQUJ00T7w&s=19 Although Chelsea are said to be keen on him, it is hard to believe that Juv...

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