Juventus have been after Teun Koopmeiners for ages but haven’t formally opened talks with Atalanta yet, and, in the meantime, they have shown some interest in Matt O’Riley, whom La Dea wants to potentially replace their star, TuttoSport informs.
The Bianconeri hope the counterparty will lower its demands before starting the real negotiation. The player is keen on the move since he’ll enjoy a sizeable pay bump. He was reportedly promised to be let go in case a top team targeted him.
On the other hand, Juventus haven’t reached Atalanta’s valuation for Koopmeiners and tested the waters for O’Riley. The Celtic Glasgow stalwart broke out last season and is attracting plenty of suitors. The Bergamaschi tendered €15M, while his team demands about €10M more. He’s coming off a career season where he recorded 19 goals and 18 assists in 49 matches across all competitions.
The Orobici are reshaping their midfield. They are close to adding Ibrahima Sulemana from Cagliari in a deal that will include Nadir Zortea and Roberto Piccoli, Ansa relays. Moreover, they are haggling with Frosinone and tussling with a few sides to capture Marco Brescianini.
Our Take on Juventus, Koopmeiners, and O’Riley
If the player doesn’t change his mind and a European powerhouse doesn’t swoop in, as it happened with Riccardo Calafiori, the deal will probably go through with some patience and a massive offer after more sales by the Old Lady. Still, it wouldn’t hurt if Cristiano Giuntoli pulled one out of his hat and considered cheaper but surely talented players for the same role.
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Just get Koopmeiners before WE LOSE HIM!
For 60m?? NO, thank you. Enough of Juventus been a sugar daddy for Seria A clubs. Now with Giuntoli we will play hard ball transfers with all of them.