Juventus are confident they will land Memphis Depay, but they are preparing some alternatives, starting with Arkadiusz Milik. The Bianconeri tried to speed up their chase for the Dutchman. However, they haven’t finalized the agreement just yet, nor has he come to terms with Barcelona for his release.
As per Sky, the striker is discussing his severance package with the Blaugrana. As for the negotiation with the Old Lady, some details on wages and bonuses still need to be ironed out. The management wants him to join before Monday’s tilt versus Sampdoria, but it’s unlikely to happen. As per Calciomercato, the Turin outfit is willing to give up some bonuses that were part of the Miralem Pjanic deal to make it happen.
Juventus reignited their interest in Milik in case their Depay chase went pear-shaped. They pursued him when Napoli froze him out in the past, and also afterward. Though, the Partenopei preferred orchestrating a relatively cheap transfer to Olympique Marseille rather than seeing him eventually join their rivals for free.
The Pole has starred in 55 Ligue 1 matches since moving in January 2021. He has bagged 30 goals and provided 3 assists. He has 122 appearances with the Azzurri under his belt, where he has hit the net 48 times. The Bianconeri proposed on loan, but the counterparty wants a different formula.
Our Take on Juventus Targeting Depay and Milik
Given their different traits, they might not be mutually exclusive, especially if they weren’t that expensive. If the Bianconeri found a destination for Moise Kean, a double swoop might be in order. And perhaps a switch to 4-4-2 too, if a midfield maestro doesn’t come. It would benefit the squad and suit all the strikers.
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