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Romano reveals when Juventus will announce Thiago Motta as new manager Juventus and Thiago Motta have had an agreement in principle for quite some time now, but the signatures have yet to arrive. ............ So while the writing has been on the wall for months, when will the official announcement be made? In his morning column, Italian football journalist Fabrizio Romano revealed that Juventus will announce the arrival of Motta next week. The transfer market guru insists that the two parties have a full agreement and that it is all going according to plan. Romano believes the Bianconeri never intended to make the announcement this week anyway. ............ Moreover, the journalist reveals that Motta has already been involved in the club’s transfer market plans. For instance, the former Genoa and Spezia coach is an avid admirer of Monza goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio who should complete a move to Juventus in the coming days. Motta is also in favor of signing Atalanta’s Teun Koopmeiners, but this one remains a comprehensively more complex operation due to La Dea’s hefty asking price. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/romano-reveals-when-juventus-will-announce-thiago-motta-as-new-manager/

Aston Villa begin talks to complete Douglas Luiz swap deal As the summer transfer window opens, Aston Villa face the challenge of balancing their squad while complying with financial constraints. To facilitate new signings, the club must consider offloading some players. Among the potential moves is a high-profile swap deal involving Douglas Luiz and Weston McKennie of Juventus, which has sparked considerable interest in the football community. Unai Emery, Aston Villa’s esteemed manager, has often lavished praise on Douglas Luiz, highlighting the Brazilian’s crucial role in propelling the Villans to a coveted Champions League spot. ........... Reputable reports, including insights from the renowned Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, indicate that negotiations between Aston Villa and Juventus are underway for a sensational midfield swap. Douglas Luiz, contracted with Villa until June 2026, holds a significant market value estimated at £51.1 million. In contrast, McKennie is valued at around £25.5 million, necessitating Juventus to provide additional financial compensation to balance the deal. ............ Read more -> https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/06/04/aston-villa-begin-talks-to-complete-douglas-luiz-swap-deal/

Wojciech Szczesny has an offer from Saudi Arabia, but wants to stay at Juventus The way Juventus’ goalkeeper situation appears from the outside looking in at the beginning of June, there’s only two seats available for three very talented players. Juventus are expected to announce the signing of Monza’s Michele Di Gregorio, the top keeper in Serie A this past season, rather soon, with the top two names on the depth chart in Turin very much looking like they’re heading into major decision-making times about their respective careers. That’s especially true for the man with No. 1 on the back of his jersey and started all but three of Juventus’ Serie A fixture during the 2023-24 campaign. According to Tuttosport on Tuesday, Wojciech Szczesny has received a very lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia recently, with a reported annual salary in the neighborhood of €15 million. The thing is, that is reportedly not really something Szczesny wants to accept. That’s because it’s reported that Szczesny isn’t exactly interested in moving to the Saudi Pro League this summer, instead preferring to stay at Juventus — where his contract runs until 2025 — or, if he were to leave, play in Europe. Szczesny is currently one of Juventus’ highest earners at €6.5 million net a season. You’ll notice I have yet to mention the third goalkeeper in this potential merry-go-round, and that is Mattia Perin. When the Di Gregorio rumors first started, it was somewhat expected that Perin would be the one who’s leaving this summer because he would want to seek regular playing time as his mid-30s approach. Now, with Szczesny’s future very much up in the air, Perin’s status might be more dependent on what Szczesny ends up doing more than anything else. ............... While Szczesny had yet another very strong season in goal with Juventus yet again in the recently completed campaign, that might not be enough for him to prevent Di Gregorio from becoming Motta’s top choice for the starting keeper role next season. ............... Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/6/5/24171748/wojciech-szczesny-michele-di-gregorio-juventus-2024-serie-a-saudi-pro-league-summer-transfer-rumors

Montella impressed by Juventus talent Yildiz: ‘It’s not easy’ Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella is impressed by Juventus talent Kenan Yildiz, especially because of his physical development and ‘balanced’ mentality. Yildiz played 90 minutes for Turkey in a friendly against Italy at the Stadio Dall’Ara in Bologna on Tuesday night. ............. “He is a complete and modern footballer. Physically, I’ve noticed an improvement compared to September, when I gave him his debut,” Montella said at a press conference last night. “He wasn’t playing consistently at Juventus at that time. Now, he is even stronger physically, and he has room for improvement because he’s 18. “He has a bright future ahead because he has an adequate mentality and hasn’t lost balance. It’s not easy at his age to deal with this sudden popularity.” Yildiz has recently turned 19 and finished the 2023-24 campaign with Juventus with four goals and one assist in 32 appearances across all competitions. ............. Read more -> https://football-italia.net/montella-juventus-talent-yildiz-not-easy/

Jorginho offers praise & advice to Fagioli: “He reads the match well” Arsenal midfielder Jorginho had words of praise for his Italy teammate Nicolo Fagioli following last night’s friendly against Turkiye. ............. “Fagioli reads the game well, but maybe he has to work a little on his impact. But it will come with time,” said the Arsenal midfielder in his post-match interview Rai. “He has technical quality and he reads the plays well. “I told him to maintain the intensity which is important for our team. And also to add some pace, which was decreasing, to remain more compact.” Fagioli will be hoping to make the final cut when Spalletti names his 26-man squad that will head to Germany. ............. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/arsenal-star-offers-praise-advice-to-fagioli-he-reads-the-match-well/

Aston Villa want to sign Weston McKennie in €12-15 million deal Aston Villa are only willing to pay around €12-15 million for Weston McKennie. The Juventus midfielder is destined for a departure with a year left on his deal. But the price Monchi is willing to pay is nearly half of what the Bianconeri value the American at. Aston Villa are eager to strengthen their squad ahead of one of the most important seasons in the club’s modern history. They are in the UEFA Champions League, and Unai Emery wants a squad strong enough to sustain the challenges of domestic football and Europe. ........... He has been a good performer for the Serie A club this season under Massimiliano Allegri. However, the chances of a renewal are remote, and a move to England would make a lot of sense for him. Some teams are interested in signing the midfielder, and Juventus are eager to sell him for at least €20-25 million. However, Monchi is using his old tactics from his Sevilla days and is only willing to offer €12-15 million for the 25-year-old midfielder. That price is almost half of what Juventus desire to sell the American, meaning the two clubs could now sit and discuss a bid to come towards a middle ground. As things stand, Juventus are eager to offload some of their key performers to raise funds in the market for new signings. They had envisaged €65 million for McKennie and Matias Soule together, with Aston Villa thought to hold an interest in the pair. More interestingly, Juventus are also keen on Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz, although the chances of that happening are remote at this stage. ........... Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/transfer-news/2024/06/05/aston-villa-want-to-sign-weston-mckennie-in-e12-15-million-deal/

Genoa rekindle interest in Juventus midfielder – Why the deal could go through this time Genoa have reportedly revived their interest in Juventus youngster Fabio Miretti, and they could have a better chance at sealing the deal this time around. The Grifone tried to lure the player to the Luigi Ferraris last summer but to no avail. The 21-year-old remained at Continassa and had an important role to play in Max Allegri’s rotation, especially following the lengthy suspensions of Paul Pogba and Nicolo Fagioli. But the conditions could be more favorable for an agreement between the two clubs this time. With Fagioli returning from his ban and new midfielders expected to land in Turin, Miretti’s playing time could be significantly reduced next term. Moreover, Thiago Motta might not be too keen to rely on his services. .............. Juventus would be happy to send Miretti to Genoa on loan where he would gain valuable playing time and hopefully return as an improved player. However, the Grifone could also seek to insert an option to buy the player at the end of the season. .............. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/genoa-rekindle-interest-in-juventus-midfielder-why-the-deal-could-go-through-this-time/

Danilo & his agent seek clarification over Di Lorenzo rumors – Imminent meeting with Giuntoli Juventus captain Danilo is looking to understand where he fits in the club’s future plans amidst growing links with Giovanni Di Lorenzo. The Brazilian has cemented himself as a stalwart at the back and the squad’s ultimate leader on the pitch and in the dressing room. The 33-year-old still has a contract for another year and would like to pledge himself to the club for years to come. .............. The Napoli captain is determined to leave the club in the summer, and Juventus Football Director Cristiano Giuntoli is reportedly keen to reunite with his old pupil in Turin. With Thiago Motta set to take over, the Bianconeri will switch to a four-man defense, so Danilo is expecting a return to his original right-back role, which is also the same position that Di Lorenzo occupies. .............. Therefore, the defender’s agent has scheduled a meeting with Giuntoli next week to clear the air. The two parties could thus decide whether to prolong their collaborations or head in separate paths. .............. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/danilo-his-agent-seek-clarification-over-di-lorenzo-rumors-imminent-meeting-with-giuntoli/

Juventus willing to offer Chiesa to Napoli in swap deal Juventus are reportedly considering exchanging Federico Chiesa with Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo. As we reported earlier, the Bianconeri have put the winger on the transfer list after failing to make progress in renewal talks with his agent. Hence, the management will attempt to cash in on the 26-year-old before his deal expires next summer. Moreover, incoming Juventus manager Thiago Motta is said to favor a different style of wingers. On the other hand, the club’s Football Director Cristiano Giuntoli is looking to reunite with his old Napoli pupil Di Lorenzo. The right-back is keen to leave the Maradona Stadium after seeing his rapport with the fanbase and the club president Aurelio De Laurentiis break apart. ............ Giuntoli could tempt the Southerners by playing the Chiesa card. The Italian winger is reportedly on top of Conte’s wishlist. Thus, an exchange deal could be brewing between the two clubs. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/report-juventus-willing-to-offer-chiesa-to-napoli-in-swap-deal/

Juventus 2023-24 Season Ratings: The Midfielders ............... Carlos Alcaraz — 4 ............... Nicolò Fagioli — 5 ............... Manuel Locatelli — 5 .............. Weston McKennie — 7 ............... Fabio Miretti — 5 ............... Hans Nicolussi Caviglia — 4.5 ............... Adrien Rabiot - 5.5 ............... Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/6/5/24170690/juventus-2023-24-season-ratings-the-midfielders-locatelli-rabiot-fagioli-miretti-mckennie-pogba

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Juventus looking to offload two wingers – Duo inapt to Thiago Motta’s plans Juventus have reportedly decided to sell Filip Kostic and Samuel Iling-Junior who may not have a place in Thiago Motta’s plans. The Serbian winger joined the Bianconeri in the summer of 2022 following his exploits at Eintracht Frankfurt. ............ Nevertheless, his levels dropped this season, as he often struggled to make noticeable contributions in the attacking phase. For his part, Iling-Junior signed for Juventus in 2020 and made a great impact with the Primavera and the Next Gen squads. This earned the Englishman a promotion to the first team in October 2022. But this term, he was left starving for playing time. Incoming manager Thiago Motta is unlikely to rely on either winger, as he finds them inapt to his style of play. While the two players were vying for the left wingback role in Max Allegri’s 3-5-2 system, Motta will adopt either a 4-2-3-1 or a 4-3-3 system. Therefore, the Italo-Brazilian coach requires fullbacks in a four-man defense, and inverted wingers up front. On the other hand, Kostic and Iling-Junior aren’t accustomed to these roles. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-looking-to-offload-two-wingers-duo-inapt-to-thiago-mottas-plans/

Di Marzio: Juventus all set to announce their first signing of the summer Juventus are reportedly on the cusp of announcing Monza goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio as their first signing of the summer. The 26-year-old has now cemented himself as one of the finest goalkeepers in the country, even though he missed out on a spot in Luciano Spalletti’s Italy squad for Euro 2024. The Inter youth product was even named the Serie A Goalkeeper of the Season following a brilliant campaign at the U-Power Stadium. ............ According to Italian football journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Juventus and Monza have already reached a full agreement. The operation will cost the Old Lady 20 million euros. ............ Therefore, Di Gregorio will become the first Juventus signing for the summer. His arrival should spell the end of either Szczesny or Mattia Perin’s time at Continassa. But this could depend on the offers that the club will receive for the two custodians. Both goalkeepers are currently running on contracts expiring in June 2025. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/di-marzio-juventus-all-set-to-announce-their-first-signing-of-the-summer/

Fagioli on Italy experience: “I can feel Spalletti’s trust, ready to give my all for the shirt” Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli admits he was surprised to receive a call-up for the Italian national after a seven-month hiatus. In an interview with the Azzurri’s social channels, the 23-year-old thanked Luciano Spalletti for his kind words, saying he can feel the coach has faith in him. ............. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/fagioli-on-italy-experience-i-can-feel-spallettis-trust-ready-to-give-my-all-for-the-shirt-video/

Official: Allegri and Juventus reach agreement over contract termination Juventus and Massimiliano Allegri have officially come to a mutual agreement over the termination of the former coach’s contract, the club have confirmed in a statement. ............ Juventus felt that they had just cause for dismissal, while the coach had reportedly been prepared to take his former employers to court over the nature of his dismissal. However, the two parties have now come to a mutual agreement over the termination of Allegri’s contract, as confirmed in a statement on the official club website. “Juventus Football Club and Massimiliano Allegri announce that they have mutually agreed upon the termination of the sporting contract at the end of the current season. “The club would like to wish Massimiliano Allegri the best in his professional future, while also thanking him for the sporting results achieved over his years at the helm of the team,” Juve’s statement read. Read more -> https://football-italia.net/allegri-juventus-termination-mutual-agreement/

Juventus looking to give Southampton youngster another chance Juventus are reportedly willing to grant Carlos Alcaraz another chance to prove his worth at the Allianz Stadium. The 21-year-old joined the Bianconeri in January on loan from Southampton with a hefty option to buy worth almost 50 million euros. ............ The management feels the player didn’t earn sufficient playing time to showcase his abilities. Hence, Juventus will attempt to keep him in Turin for another campaign, believing he may produce the goods with Thiago Motta in charge. This operation could be concluded through a new loan, one that would certainly include a lower redemption fee. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-looking-to-give-southampton-youngster-another-chance/

Fagioli reveals support from Inter star Calhanoglu Juventus midfielder Nicolò Fagioli has revealed that Inter star Hakan Calhanoglu was ‘one of the few people to call him’ after a seven-month ban for gambling was confirmed this past October: ‘He’s a fantastic person.’ Fagioli and Calhanoglu may cross paths on Tuesday during an international friendly between Italy and Turkey at the Stadio Dall’Ara in Bologna. Fagioli has recently returned from a seven-month ban for gambling and was surprisingly called up by Luciano Spalletti for Euro 2024. ............. “Calhanoglu has proved to be one of the top three, four, five midfielders in the world,” Fagioli said at a press conference today. “He was one of the few people to call me after the ban. I met him a few times, he’s a fantastic person.” ............. Calhanoglu had also congratulated Fagioli on social media after the Italian signed a contract extension with Juventus in November. “Congratulations, brother. I love you,” wrote the Inter and Turkey star. Read more -> https://football-italia.net/fagioli-support-calhanoglu-juventus-inter/