Davide Frattesi once again stayed at Sassuolo in January, and while he voiced his desire to eventually join Roma, the situation offers other competitors the opportunity to snatch him, starting with Juventus. Their midfield will be in major flux. The Neroverdi star has universal approval inside their new management and the coaching staff, La Gazzetta dello Sport relays.
The Giallorossi moved for the 23-year-old in late December, but they were hindered by Financial Fair Play restrictions and lack of early departures afterward. Instead, the Old Lady stayed in touch with the Emilian side and his agent during the window. The Azzurri starlet is reportedly willing to join them even should they fail to qualify for a European competition. He’s eager to transfer to a big team.
Despite their issues, Juventus see Frattesi as a sensible investment. His price tag is around €25/30M, but his wages are low. They are keen on adding more Italian players to their squad.
The Bianconeri shipped Weston McKennie off to Leeds United in January. Furthermore, they are highly unlikely to retain Leandro Paredes, for which they’d have to pay €22M. Adrien Rabiot might bolt at the end of his contract.
Our Take on Juventus and Frattesi
It’d make a lot of sense, given the tight relationship between the two sides and the fact that they’ll have to rebuild their midfield. He’d mesh well with Manuel Locatelli, Paul Pogba, and all their other talents in the role, which have different traits. But Roma will be all over him in the summer after their repeated pursuits. The blow of seeing him sign for their nemesis would be too big to stomach for them, and they’ll make whatever they can to prevent it.
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