The fact that there’s no firm date for Paul Pogba’s return could affect the Juventus strategies for the midfield in the next transfer window. And it’ll take a while for the Frenchman to be in good shape, even after he manages to get healthy.
As per Calciomercato, the Bianconeri inevitably have to consider selling Adrien Rabiot. The strong World Cup has boosted his value, and his contract runs out in June. On the other hand, he’s been one of their top performers. Massimiliano Allegri was already opposing his departure beforehand, even more so given the recent developments.
The playes doesn’t seem in a rush to leave either. His mother and agent believes he could command higher wages if he waited until the summer because his next club wouldn’t have to pay a fee to get him. The midfielder admitted in Qatar that he’d like to play in the Premier League, which suits his style in his mind. Since he demands €10M per year, a permanence in Turin is very unlikely.
According to TuttoSport, the Bianconeri received offers from Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund for Weston McKennie. Nicolò Fagioli and Fabio Miretti filled in nicely while he nursed a thigh strain in November. But it’d take a rich bid to convince the Old Lady to sell given what it’s going on with Pogba.
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The decision to part ways with Rabiot would be purely financial, as he’s bounced back big time this season. They’d call it a contract-year phenomenon in American sports. Even though McKennie is more expendable, the injury bug continues to hound them, and they better play it safe with their depth.
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