Juventus to sell Luiz and Gonzalez to fund three new signings | OneFootball

Juventus is ready to make a shift in their market strategy, but before making any new signings, they need to complete some sales. At the top of the list are Douglas Luiz and Nico Gonzalez, two players who arrived in Turin only a year ago and are already close to leaving.

Juventus, Priority on Sales: Douglas Luiz and Nico Gonzalez Set to Exit to Fund Three New Signings

Only after freeing up economic space can the club make the moves for the reinforcements requested by Igor Tudor.

Douglas Luiz Heading to the Premier League

The Brazilian is the most likely candidate to leave Turin. The most advanced negotiation is with Nottingham Forest, eager to bring Douglas Luiz back to the Premier League. Juventus, which values the midfielder at over 30 million euros including bonuses, would prefer a permanent sale. However, the most concrete option remains a loan with an option to buy under easily achievable conditions.

In the coming hours, new direct contacts are expected between Forest's owner, Evangelos Marinakis, and Juventus' general manager Damien Comolli. If unlocked, this deal would allow Juve to gain valuable resources for their transfer campaign.

Nico Gonzalez, Negotiation with Atletico and the Shadow of Roma

Nico Gonzalez's situation is more complex. The Argentine is highly favored by Atletico Madrid, which might include Nahuel Molina in the deal, a former Udinese winger who has been underutilized by Simeone and overshadowed by the arrival of Pubill. An exchange that would satisfy both clubs and the two players, eager for more continuity with the World Cup in mind.

Juventus values Nico at around 30 million but remains open to creative solutions to facilitate the operation. Lastly, a potential move by Roma should not be underestimated, as they might turn to the Argentine forward after failing to secure Jadon Sancho.

Incoming Targets: Midfield Priority

Once the exits are defined, Juventus will focus on new signings. The first name on the list is Matt O’Riley from Brighton, identified as the ideal reinforcement for the midfield. However, the English club has not received any official offers and does not seem inclined to part with the player, who scored a penalty goal in the first Premier League match against Fulham.

Other options remain alive:

Edon Zhegrova from Lille, followed for a long time but contested by Marseille;

Renato Veiga, a more economical option to complete the defense.

Juventus Strategy

The Juventus market is ready to heat up. The priorities remain clear: finalize two significant sales to fund at least three new arrivals, with the midfield at the center of Tudor's plans. The coming week could prove decisive in giving the team its final shape for the new season.

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