Juventus are moving full steam ahead for Fiorentina talisman Nicolas Gonzalez, but they’re open to other possibilities. According to Calciomercato’s recent update, the Italian giants have approached Chelsea to discuss Raheem Sterling’s availability.
Sterling’s services are no longer required at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea actively searching for suitors for the ex-Manchester City forward. After failing to sign several wingers from abroad, including Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho, Juventus consider Sterling a decent market opportunity.
Despite the Blues’ intention to sell the 29-year-old, this is a complex operation. Sterling’s whopping salary of £9.3 million per season is out of reach for Juventus. Thiago Motta’s men would likely need the Englishman to take a significant wage cut to facilitate his switch to the Allianz Stadium.
Juventus and Chelsea have held exploratory talks. However, the Italian club’s decision remains unknown. Sterling would be a decent short-term addition to Motta’s squad. Though his career has taken a downfall since he left Man City for West London in 2022, he’s still a household name in European football.
While Sterling’s move to Juventus looks far-fetched, Fiorentina’s Nico Gonzalez is on the verge of touching down in Turin. Only the final details are missing as the 2024 Copa America winner prepares to join forces with Motta’s new-look squad.
Meanwhile, Juventus could make room for one more attacking arrival by offloading out-of-favor Federico Chiesa. Deemed surplus to requirements by Motta, the Italian forward is ready to end his four-year association with the Bianconeri
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