A lengthy injury has forced the Uruguayan center-back to return, but it appears he may be going. Juventus of Turin is in desperate need of a dependable center-back because their defensive line has been missing players lately. Now that Danilo’s exit has been finalized and Bremer and Cabal are sidelined by injuries, the Italian team’s primary aim is FC Barcelona center-back Ronald Araújo.
The ‘Gazzetta dello Sport’ said that Juventus is prepared to make an offer that consists of an initial loan with an obligatory buyout option. The Bianconeri club would be able to pay the player’s whole salary using this technique, in addition to setting a fair market price for the final acquisition. With a current estimated value of €55 million, Araújo might play a significant role in Cristiano Giuntoli’s intentions as Vecchia Signora’s sporting director.
Barcelona defender gives green light to Juventus transfer
Gazzetta claims that talks between the two clubs are still in progress. Cristiano Giuntoli, the director of Juventus, is hoping to persuade Barcelona to loan the player this month. Given that Danilo has been sidelined and did not even accompany the club in Saudi Arabia for the Supercoppa Italiana, and that Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal will be out for the remainder of the season due to knee ailments, Juventus will require two new defenders in January.
Gazzetta reports that coach Thiago Motta anticipates receiving the first reinforcement by the end of the next week. Juventus hopes to negotiate with Barcelona quickly because Araujo has been having trouble getting playing time there. David Hancko of Feyenoord would ideally be the second reinforcement, but negotiations between the two clubs are anticipated to take longer because the Dutch team values the 27-year-old at €30 million.
