Shortly after announcing the signing of the Serie A leading-goalscorer Dusan Vlahovic, Juventus have shifted into third gear as they plot an official loan bid for the exiled Arsenal marksman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
According to Sky Sports, the Bianconeri are prepared to pay a significant bulk of his £350,000 weekly salary on a six-month loan until the end of the season. Pavel Nedved, the sporting director of Juventus, views Aubameyang as a crucial signing in order to ensure that the Old Lady are capable of competing for silverware throughout the second half of the season.
As it stands, Federico Chiesa is held at bay for the remainder of the season after suffering a damaged ACL during Juventus’ fixture against the Giallorossi. In addition, it seems like Alavaro Morata is potentially on his way out to join the Spanish giants Barcelona.
As a result of the Bianconeri being light within the attacking position, the club officials firmly believe that Aubameyang can play a pivotal role in assisting within the front line through his immense out of pace, his prolific goal-scoring ability, and his marvellous tactical awareness.
However, the Old Lady are facing a great deal of competition in order to obtain the 32 year-old’s signature as Barcelona are also within the race to acquire Aubameyang under the same conditions as Juventus.
With Atletico Madrid stalling on terminating Morata’s loan to Juventus in order for him to complete his desired move to the Blaugrana, the Spanish giants are prepared to submit an official loan request in order to bring their alternative choice to the Camp Nou.
With only less than three days remaining within the winter transfer window, both clubs are prepared to enter a bidding war in order to secure the acquisition of the Arsenal outcast.