Juventus ramp up talks for Zhegrova, but transfer depends on Gonzalez sale | OneFootball

Juventus are accelerating their negotiations to sign Lille winger Edon Zhegrova (h/t La Gazzetta dello Sport).

Zhegrova’s contract expires next year, and he has informed Lille he wants to move to a new club.

However, the Bianconeri are reluctant to pay his €25 million valuation, especially since he has only 12 months left on his deal.

They want to reduce the transfer fee, but the move hinges on Nico Gonzalez’s potential sale.

The Argentine winger is transfer-listed by the Bianconeri as he is not in manager Igor Tudor’s plans.

Atletico Madrid are reportedly in pole position to sign Gonzalez, who is valued at €30m.

Manager Diego Simeone is pushing to add Gonzalez to the Argentine contingent at Atletico, which consists of Julian Alvarez, Thiago Almada, Nahuel Molina and Giuliano Simeone.

Zhegrova is ready for the next big step in his career after rapidly growing into one of the standout talents in Ligue 1 over the last two years.

He has racked up 26 goals and 18 assists for Les Dogues, but his stellar progress was curtailed by an adductor injury last season.

The left-footed winger is a dribbling phenomenon, highlighted by his 2.68 successful take-ons per game.

His athleticism, ball-striking prowess and defensive work rate often spell danger to the defenders.

He could link up with his former Lille teammate Jonathan David, who moved to Turin on a free transfer earlier in this window.

Juventus are also keen on signing Randal Kolo Muani, but talks with Paris Saint-Germain have hit a stumbling block due to his hefty price tag.