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Juve complete Dybala swoop The striker has ended speculation over his future by agreeing to join the Serie A champions ahead of the 2015-16 campaign. Jun 4, 2015 Juventus have completed the signing of Palermo forward Paulo Dybala for a fee that could rise to €40million. The 21-year-old will cost an initial €32m, with a further €8m dependant on various performance related add-ons, with Dybala signing a five-year deal. The striker had been linked with a switch to the Premier League, with the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal said to be interested, while Inter were also thought to be contemplating a move. Dybala has been the star of a Palermo side who finished 11th this season, scoring 13 times in 34 Serie A appearances. He made the switch to Stadio Renzo Barbera ahead of the 2012-13 campaign and has scored 38 league goals during his three-years at the club.

Zamparini: ‘Dybala chose the best team’ Jun 1, 2015 Maurizio Zamparini says Milan, Inter and some foreign teams bid for Paulo Dybala, but he chose the ‘best club’ in Juventus. The forward will join up with the Bianconeri next season, with the deal thought to be worth around €40m once cash, bonuses and players in exchange are added together. “I received offers from Milan, Inter and Juventus in Italy,” the Palermo President told La Politica nel Pallone. “I had other offers which were a bit more tentative from abroad. The player has chosen the best team at the moment, which is in the Champions League and will give him greater exposure. “He’s the new Lionel Messi, Juventus have paid €32m plus bonuses to get him. He’ll find players there who speak the same language. “It was a great deal for both [Palermo and Juventus], I’ve balanced the budget and [Juventus director general Giuseppe] Marotta, who knows that you need the best players in the world for certain results, is moving forward with intelligence.”

Sami Khedira set to join Juventus after undergoing medical The Real Madrid midfielder is set to move to Turin on a free transfer after having a secret medical with the Italian champions. May 28, 2015 Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira is set to sign for Juventus after undergoing a secret medical in the Spanish capital, Goal has learned. The Germany international was made persona non grata by the 2013-14 European champions this season with his contract set to expire this summer. He was strongly linked with a return to his homeland in recent months, with Schalke said to be the front-runners for his signature, but the 28-year-old is now set to complete a move to the Italian champions. After carrying out a secret medical in Madrid, Juve expect to finalise a deal worth around €4 million a season in the next few days. Khedira suffered a number of injury problems this season before being "forced out" of Madrid but Juventus medical staff were satisfied with his physical condition and predict no repeat of what the 28-year-old has subsequently downplayed as a "small problem" in his heel. Khedira joined Madrid from Stuttgart in 2010 and has made over 100 league appearances for the club, helping them to a Spanish league title and a Champions League crown. He is expected to be joined at Juventus by Palermo's Argentine forward Paulo Dybala, who arrived in Turin on Thursday and is set to undergo medical tests on Friday. Massimiliano Allegri's side, who have already claimed a domestic double this season, are set to meet Barcelona in the Champions League final in Berlin on June 6.

Khedira passes Juventus medical May 28, 2015 Sami Khedira has reportedly passed his Juventus medical and should be confirmed in the coming days. Gianluca Di Marzio has reported that the German international successfully passed his medical examinations this morning, taking him one step closer to a switch. The Real Madrid midfielder will arrive on a free transfer and is expected to sign a four-year contract worth around €4m per season plus bonuses. Palermo striker Paulo Dybala has also been undergoing a medical today and an announcement on his much-anticipated transfer is expected later today. Dybala’s move is likely to cost in the region of €40m and the 21-year-old will sign a five-year contract as Juventus’ strengthening for next season continues.

Dybala undergoes Juve medical May 28, 2015 Paulo Dybala has arrived at Juventus’ Fornaca Clinic in Turin to undergo his medical ahead of a move to the club. The Palermo striker arrived in Turin yesterday to complete a move expected to have a total cost of around €40m. Dybala has since been pictured arriving at the clinic this morning with Juventus team manager Matteo Fabris, where he will be looked at by Juventus doctor Luca Stefanini. The second part of his visit will take place at the Istituto di Medicina dello Sport inside the Stadio Olimpico later on this morning. Finally, the 21-year-old is expected to move on to club headquarters to sign a contract that will tie him to the Old Lady for five years.

Khedira expected in Turin May 27, 2015 Sami Khedira is expected to arrive in Turin today, flying in for a medical ahead of his proposed move to Juventus. The German midfielder is believed to be close to sealing a move to the Bianconeri, after announcing that he will leave Real Madrid on a free transfer at the end of the season. Sky reports that the 28-year-old will fly into Turin in the coming hours, and will undergo a medical either today or tomorrow. Khedira is expected to sign a four-year contract worth around €4m per season plus bonuses, and will officially move to the Old Lady when the transfer window opens. Juve have already agreed a deal to bring in Palermo striker Paulo Dybala, with only official confirmation yet to come after the player himself confirmed the move, and Khedira looks set to join the Argentinian for next season.

Khedira: Juve medical in 48 hours May 26, 2015 Sami Khedira is expected to undergo a Juventus medical within the next 48 hours and sign a four-year contract. The midfielder is a free agent after deciding not to renew his current deal with Real Madrid. According to numerous sources, Khedira’s agent has already agreed terms with the Bianconeri for a four-year contract worth €4m per season plus bonuses. Calciomercato.com insist the 28-year-old will fly in to complete a medical within the next 48 hours, so by Thursday at the latest. It is the second major signing for Juventus, who already secured Paulo Dybala from Palermo. The 21-year-old forward will cost around €40m between cash, bonuses and player exchanges.

Juventus Come To Agreement With Khedira May 26, 2015 Juventus have intensified their interest in signing Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira, with a reported agreement between the parties. The World Cup winner, whose contract runs out in the summer, is likely to move away from the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu and is also being pursued by several Premier League clubs. According to La giornalaccio rosa dello Sport, the Old Lady directors have met with the player’s agent to discuss personal terms. It is thought that German has agreed to take a pay cut in order to join the Turin giants with the Bianconeri reportedly offering him a deal worth €4.5 million a year for four years. Khedira has had a hugely successful spell with Real Madrid winning the Champions League, two La Liga titles and two Copa del Rey trophies. His last two seasons have, however, been marred by injuries as he broke his anterior cruciate ligament in a friendly against Italy in 2013 that almost ruled him out of a place in Germany’s World Cup squad.

Juventus in Germany for Khedira? May 26, 2015 Juventus director Fabio Paratici will reportedly fly to Germany today to meet with Sami Khedira’s agent. The Bianconeri are believed to be close to sealing a deal for the German international, whose Real Madrid contract is expiring at the end of the season. Gianluca Di Marzio’s website reports that Paratici will fly to Germany today, where he will meet the player’s agent, Jorg Neubauer. The potential deal is believed to be worth €4m for a three-year deal, with reports this morning suggesting that the deal is all-but done, with only a medical to be completed. Khedira has been named in Joachim Low’s Germany squad for their matches against the USA and Gibraltar, despite struggling for playing time in Madrid.

Khedira on verge of Juventus move? May 26, 2015 Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira appears to be on the verge of a move to Juventus, with only a medical to be completed. The German midfielder has been increasingly linked with the Bianconeri in recent days, with reports suggesting that the Italian champions want to complete a deal before their Champions League final clash with Barcelona. This morning, both giornalaccio rosa dello Sport and Tuttosport are running the line that the deal is virtually complete, with only a medical still to be undertaken. Khedira would arrive on a free transfer, as his contract is expiring, and is believed to have been offered a deal worth around €4m per year for three seasons. There would also be bonuses inserted into the player’s contract, which would allow him to supplement that wage though his on-field performance.

Juventus close on Khedira May 25, 2015 Juventus will reportedly meet with Sami Khedira’s agent in the next two days to finalise a transfer for the midfielder. The German international is out of contract with Real Madrid at the end of the season, and is believed to be close to joining the Bianconeri. Gianluca Di Marzio’s website reports that the Turin giants will meet with the player’s agent either tomorrow or Wednesday to find an agreement on the terms of the contract. SportMediaset reports that the Old Lady will offer €4m per season for three years to tempt the 28-year-old to Italy, with the opportunity of increasing his pay through bonuses. Meanwhile, La Stampa believes that the deal will be decided before the Champions League final with Barcelona on June 6.

'I'm going to Juventus' - Dybala The Argentine attacker has previously been linked with the likes of Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain but he says that he is bound for Turin. May 24, 2015 Palermo starlet Paulo Dybala has confirmed that he will sign for Juventus this summer. The Argentine striker has been the breakout star of the Serie A season, netting 13 times in 34 appearances, and has been linked with the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain over the course of the 2014-15 campaign. However, Juventus emerged as the frontrunners and last week Palermo claimed an agreement was in place to take the in-demand 21-year-old to Turin. Dybala himself has now confirmed that he is bound for the Champions League finalists and is confident that he can justify the Bianconeri's reported outlay of €40 million. "Juventus are the team that wanted me most," the forward told Sky Sport Italia. "They made a great effort to sign me and I have chosen them for this reason. "I've grown a lot in these last few years at Palermo and I think that I can grow even more at Juventus. I can still improve so much. "I will give my all to show that Juve have done right spending all of this money on me. "When I arrived at Palermo, they said that they spent too much on me. However, with time I replicated what I had done in Argentine. "Now, it will be same." Dybala also revealed that he would like to see Carlos Tevez, who has one year left on his Juve contract, extend his spell with the Italian champions. "For me, it would be better if he says," the youngster added. "With him by my side, it would be easier to learn."

Marotta: 'No Cavani, watching Khedira' May 23, 2015 Juventus director Beppe Marotta denied any talks for Edinson Cavani, but is “keeping an eye” on Sami Khedira. The Bianconeri have fresh funds at their disposal after reaching the Champions League Final against Barcelona, which also raised their profile. However, Marotta told Sky Sport Italia there was no truth in reports of a deal for Paris Saint-Germain hitman Cavani. “To be honest, we never started negotiations for Cavani. Obviously many players are linked with Juventus now, but Cavani is a PSG player and I don’t think we can even begin concrete talks.” Today Khedira announced via Instagram that he would be leaving Real Madrid this summer when his contract expires. “Of course Juventus have more appeal and prestige, which attracts the attention of many players. “Naturally those who are free agents, like Khedira, are important names. We only saw in the papers that Khedira will not renew his contract with Real Madrid. “It is our duty to keep an eye on the various situations and decide when to take action.”

Juve accelerate for Khedira May 23, 2015 Juventus reportedly want to sign Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira before the Champions League Final. “Valdedabas for the last time,” wrote Khedira on Instagram today. “I am moving on, but I will surely miss my club Real, all of its staff and my unbelievable teammates! “Guys, it was one heck of a ride!!!” According to Marca and Sky Sport Italia, talks are progressing well between Juve and Khedira’s entourage. More meetings are set for Tuesday and Wednesday to continue whittling down the details of personal terms. It is claimed that Juve are eager to seal the deal quickly, scuppering interest from Schalke 04 and Premier League sides such as Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool. Today’s edition of Tuttosport insists the Bianconeri want the matter done and dusted before the Champions League Final against Barcelona on June 6. That game will be played in Berlin and there’s a good chance Khedira will be in the stands. The German international won the World Cup last summer, but announced several months ago that he would be leaving the Bernabeu in search of “new challenges.” His contract is due to expire next month, so the 28-year-old defensive midfielder will be a free agent.

Cavani and Dybala would make Juventus fearsome, says Delneri The 64-year-old says signing the strikers would continue the team's cycle of dominance but believes Andrea Pirlo is irreplaceable. May 22, 2015 Juventus would become truly fearsome if they were to sign Edinson Cavani and Paulo Dybala this summer, according to former boss Luigi Delneri. Palermo have already confirmed that Dybala is on the verge of completing a move to Turin after starring in Serie A this season, while Cavani has been liked with a transfer away from Paris Saint-Germain for some time. And Delneri has no doubt that signing the forwards would help maintain Juve's cycle of domestic dominance for some time. "This year, it seems as though the group has matured. With the right signings, they can get even better," he told Corriere dello Sport. "They [Cavani and Dybala] would complement what is already a strong area of the team and continue the cycle of this great side." Delneri believes that replacing veteran midfielder Andrea Pirlo will pose a far greater problem, however, and says even PSG's Marco Verratti would not be able to replace him completely. "The more years that go by, the more Pirlo will need rest," he said. "It's not easy to replace him. Verratti? No, he's not the same. No one is equal to Pirlo." Juve have already claimed the domestic double in Massimiliano Allegri's first season in charge and will meet Barcelona in the Champions League final on June 6. Delneri was full of praise for the efforts of the former AC Milan coach after he replaced Antonio Conte. "Since his Milan days, he's shown great wisdom in how to manage a group. It was hard to have credibility after Conte," Delneri added. "Allegri is young, motivated, has the right ideas and is lucky enough to be surrounded by a very good team."

Juventus in for Khedira? May 21, 2015 Juventus are reportedly in the running for the signature of Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira, whose contract is expiring. The German international has been frozen out in the Spanish capital, with the 28-year-old making just three starts this season, despite being an integral part of Germany’s World Cup winning squad. La Repubblica reports that the Bianconeri are ready to offer Khedira an escape route, with the player almost certain to leave when his contract expires this summer. The newspaper believes the Old Lady have made initial contact with Khedira, who currently earns around €5m per season in Spain.

Dybala 'only wanted Juve' May 21, 2015 Palermo President Maurizio Zamparini confirms “Inter and Milan matched the offer, but Paulo Dybala only wanted Juventus.” The striker is on the verge of completing his transfer to Turin and is expected to undergo a medical on Monday. “Inter and Milan had matched the offer for Dybala, but he only wanted Juventus,” Zamparini told Sky Sport Italia. There had also been interest from Arsenal, Roma and Napoli for the 22-year-old Argentine. Between cash, performance-related bonuses and players included in the deal, Dybala is expected to cost Juve around €40m. “Dybala will be the new Leo Messi. If Juventus grow him well, they can sell him on in three or four years for €100m.”

Khedira 'Very Close' to Juve Switch May 21, 2015 Marca reports Khedira has multiple offers available to him from throughout Europe, but the Bianconeri are leading the race to land his signature: Khedira has offers on the table from Germany and Italy, but it looks as though it will be Juventus who will get the German. Faced with the possible departures of [Paul] Pogba and [Andrea] Pirlo, Allegri had asked the board to strengthen the team in midfield ahead of next season and Khedira is out of contract with Real Madrid on 30th June. The 28-year-old German is a highly reliable defensive midfielder capable of bringing stability to any club. His playing time dwindled for Real Madrid during the current term, but that's more due to the star-studded squad and his contract status than a drop-off in ability. Being able to acquire him on a free transfer makes him even more valuable. It will allow a club to use the resources typically necessary to acquire a player of his quality elsewhere. That's important given the competitive nature of the transfer window and the bidding wars that can develop for top targets. Although it sounds like Juventus may be leading the race, it wouldn't be a surprise if the amount of interest rises as clubs finish plotting their summer strategy.

Palermo: Dybala is now a Juventus player The Argentine has long been linked with a move to Turin and a reported €40 million deal has now been agreed. May 17, 2015 Palermo have confirmed that star striker Paulo Dybala will join Juventusthis summer. The Argentine striker has enjoyed a breakout season in Serie A, netting 13 times in 33 appearances, with his impressive form, particularly during the first half of the 2014-15 campaign, attracting the attention of Premier League trio Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea, as well as Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain. However, Juventus have been closing in on a deal for the 21-year-old for the past few weeks and Palermo coach Beppe Iachini confirmed after leaving Dybala out of his starting line-up for Sunday's 1-0 win at Cagliari, that the forward is now bound for Turin. "Dybala is now a Juventus player and this club is working towards the future," the Rosanero coach told Sky Sport Italia. Dybala joined Palermo as an 18-year-old in the summer of 2012 but the youngster initially struggled to justify comparisons with compatriot Sergio Aguero. However, Dybala enjoyed a sensational start to the current campaign and Rosanero president Maurizio Zamparini promptly admitted that he would cash in on a player whose contract was set to expire in 2016. Zamparini also repeatedly stated that he would not accept anything less than £29 million (€40m) for his most prized possession and, according to reports, Juventus have agreed to meet that asking price. The Bianconeri have been looking to strengthen their attacking line-up, given the uncertainty surrounding Carlos Tevez's future at the club and speculation that Fernando Llorente is to be shown the door this summer.

Palermo: 'Dybala is a Juve player' May 17, 2015 “Paulo Dybala is now a Juventus player,” confirmed Palermo Coach Beppe Iachini. The Argentine was again left on the bench for today’s 1-0 win away to Cagliari, as President Maurizio Zamparini doesn’t want him to get injured. “Dybala is now a Juventus player and this club is working towards the future,” Iachini told Sky Sport Italia. The deal is believed to be worth €40m between cash, performance-related bonuses and player exchanges. “The more time young players get on the field, the better their chances of showing what they can do. “After our last defeat to Atalanta, some said Palermo were already on summer vacation, but we wanted to prove that was not the case. “These lads want to finish the season with their heads held high.”

DYBALA TO JUVENTUS – THE RARE DEAL WHERE EVERYONE WINS May 16, 2015 There is a saying in the USA that goes like this “a good deal is one in which everyone leaves unhappy” but that isn’t always the case. Take the transfer of Paulo Dybala to Juventus, everyone involved can declare victory- Palermo, the bianconeri and especially the player and his agents. Let’s look at each parties’ perspective and see how this deal will impact Juve’s future. Paulo Dybala’s sensational first season in Serie A made him a transfer target for numerous top clubs abroad including PSG (who had purchased Pastore from Palermo a few years ago), Arsenal and Manchester United, who had scouted him a few times. But the Argentine striker indicated he preferred to stay in Italy where he was linked to Inter, Milan, Napoli, Roma and Juventus. Dybala won’t turn 22 until next November so he was in no rush to go to another league that he wasn’t familiar with (look at how Lamela ended up at Spurs). While there are certainly a lot of parallels to Iturbe- both very highly touted Argentine strikers who had one great season in Serie A playing for a newly promoted team- Dybala joins Juve, a club where players have less pressure than at Roma and where he won’t be expected to be the savior. Dybala will likely rotate with Tevez and Morata (Llorente did get a lot of starts this season and is likely on his way out) and will have some excellent mentors on the team. Juventus doesn’t need him to be “the man” next season and he’ll be set up to succeed in Turin long term. Palermo got a great return- €28 million transfer fee, €8 million in potential bonuses reportedly tied to Juve winning the Champions League and treble, as well as at least two players (Goldaniga and potentially Magnusson) valued at €4 million. President Zamparini wouldn’t be lying if he said he got €40 million for a player who had just one year left on his deal. Palermo made a big investment in Dybala for their standards (€12 million) and developed him well, he also was instrumental in them having a stress free season in their return to Serie A. Despite Dybala’s reluctance to leave Italy, which hurt Palermo’s bargaining power, they got an excellent return on their investment. Juventus got their big name striker even before the transfer window opened. While Dybala is the most expensive player of the Andrea Agnelli/Marotta era, surpassing Morata who was bought for €20 million, the deal won’t likely be for €40 million, although I’m certain the bianconeri won’t mind paying Palermo the €8 million bonus should they win a treble. Juventus co owns so many players in Italy that giving up two of them in the deal is a very small price to pay, especially when you consider that co ownerships will be outlawed in Italy this summer, so Juve would have had to either sell those players for pennies on the dollar or pay to fully own them. Transfer fees are also relevant only when a player is a bust, while everyone brings up fact Iturbe was most expensive transfer in Serie A last summer, hardly anyone talks about Higuain’s price- Dybala will also have resale value. While the fee Juve paid to Palermo is steep, the player’s wages are fairly low (about €2.5 million after taxes per season, which is considerably less than Llorente) making the cost of the deal considerably cheaper than say Cavani who would earn at least 3 times that amount at Juve (over the course of a 5 year deal Cavani would earn €75 million in gross wages compared to Dybala’s €25 million). While for Juve there is the risk that Dybala turns into Iturbe the sequel, they won’t need their new acquisition to make an immediate impact. Dybala was the first player in Serie A this season to score 10 goals and get 10 assists despite playing for a newly promoted team, he will be under far less pressure than Iturbe was this season. Dybala’s young age is a great insurance policy for Juve should Tevez decide to return to Boca Juniors and if Real Madrid decides to use one of their buyback clauses on Morata in summers of 2016 and 2017 (Morata would also have to agree to return there). While the saying “decide il campo” (the pitch decides) is certainly true, so far everyone can be very happy with the Dybala transfer.

Juventus Reach Agreement To Sign Dybala May 14, 2015 Juventus and Palermo have reportedly agreed upon a deal for striker Paulo Dybala to move to the Serie A champions. The 21-year-old joined the Rosanero in 2012 and has scored 13 goals across 33 Serie A appearances in 2014/15 for the Sicilian outfit, which has led to intense speculation on his future that appears to have concluded with a move to Turin. Reported by Calciomercato.com, the Old Lady will pay €32 million as an up-front transfer fee, with €7m worth of future add-ons, believed to include scoring 20 goals for Juve. The deal, which was signed off after Juventus reached the Champions League final, involves personal terms of a €2.2m yearly salary for Dybala, again rising to around €2.8m through bonuses, on a five-year contract. Finally, defender Edoardo Goldaniga, previously co-owned between the two clubs, will be fully-contracted to Palermo, and another as yet unconfirmed player with trade places with Dybala as part of the deal.

'Juve and Milan for Dybala' May 14, 2015 Maurizio Zamparini confirmed “Juventus and Milan are in line” with Palermo demands for Paulo Dybala, but “Inter are behind.” The President spoke to Adnkronos about the €40m price-tag for his Argentine forward, whose representative is reportedly in a meeting with Juve directors this afternoon. “We are waiting for his agent to speak to two or three interested clubs, then he’ll give me an indication and we’ll see what to do next,” said Zamparini. “Juventus and Milan are in line with my requests, while Inter are a bit behind.” Dybala was benched for Palermo’s game at the weekend thanks to a suggestion from the club President. “I wanted to preserve him so he wouldn’t get injured, because he’s like an uninsured treasure, but he will certainly get the chance to salute the fans. “He will play the last games at home and do so as captain. Palermo confirms itself once again a launch pad for young champions.” Stars including Luca Toni, Edinson Cavani and Javier Pastore have all gone through the Rosanero.

Tevez convinces Dybala? May 11, 2015 Reports in Argentina claim Paulo Dybala will sign for Juventus this week, after being convinced by Carlos Tevez. Rumours have been growing in recent days that the Palermo striker will move to Turin in the summer, and it has been suggested that a deal could be announced this week. According to Noticias Argentinas, the Argentinian striker’s entourage have confirmed that a deal is set to go ahead, with the player’s brother flying to Italy alongside his agent, Pierpaolo Triulzi. The website believes that the transfer has been verbally agreed, and the paperwork will be signed on Thursday, after the Bianconeri return from their Champions League trip to Real Madrid. Noticias Argentinas claims that current Juve striker Carlos Tevez had a role in the deal, having spoken to Dybala by phone and informed him of the benefits of life with the Old Lady. The site echoes claims in Italian media that Dybala will sign a five-year contract, and believes the transfer fee will be in the region of €30m. The 21-year-old was left on the bench for the Rosanero's game at the weekend, indicating that a deal is close.