Transfer Talk: Jadon Sancho linked with move to Juventus،
The summer transfer window is closed across Europe, but there are still moves afoot and plenty of gossip swirling. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s arrival could help Jadon Sancho leave for Juve
Juventus goal Jadon Sancho could be helped out of Manchester United by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, according to Tuttosport.
Sancho was exiled from the United side after falling out with manager Erik ten Hag, despite signing for £73million just two years ago.
Juventus are heavily linked with the 23-year-old striker, and Tuttosport has reported that former Juve executive Jean-Claude Blanc – who is expected to be named United’s new CEO – could help Sancho join the Old Lady.
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INEOS chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe is expected to be confirmed as the Red Devils’ new minority shareholder, and Blanc is one of his most trusted associates, currently overseeing INEOS’ entire sports portfolio.
Blanc played an influential role in the rejuvenation of Juventus during his five-year stay at the club and has a strong relationship with the Serie A giants.
Ratcliffe wants Sancho and Ten Hag to settle their differences or profit from a big transfer, as the current feud does not make financial sense given the size of the striker’s price tag.
Paper gossip
– Barcelona and Real Madrid monitoring the situation of the 23-year-old Atletico Madrid winger Samuel Lino, Ekrem Konur reports. The Brazilian striker established himself as a key player for the Spanish team, often playing the left-back role following the departure of Yannick Carrasco. Lino has scored three times and provided four assists in 11 La Liga and Champions League matches this season.
– Benfica has no plans to open negotiations over Manchester United target João Nevesaccording to Fabrizio Romano. United have repeatedly sent scouts to track the talented Portuguese midfielder, but Benfica have no intention of selling. Neves has a €120m release clause in his contract – the same as the current Chelsea midfielder. Enzo Fernández a year ago – and his signature is now sought by some of Europe’s biggest clubs.
– Jorginho‘s agent told TUTTOmercatoWEB that his contract negotiations with Arsenal have stalled. Joao Santos has confirmed his client’s contract negotiations will be delayed until after February, with the Italian midfielder’s future still in question after signing an 18-month contract with Chelsea in January. Jorginho has been linked with a return to Serie A, but Arsenal’s limited options in midfield and an injured club Thomas Partey This means the 31-year-old has played an important role in the Gunners team.
– Bayern Munich sees this signing Raphaël Varane of Manchester United would be an “interesting” option, according to Florian Plettenberg. The French defender has struggled to find form for United this year, and it appears the reigning Bundesliga champions have held discussions with Varane and still view the move as interesting. Although a bid is not on the horizon due to Varane’s high wages – which currently stand at around £17million per year – a January move is “possible”, with the centre-back valued at between 20 and 20 euros. 30 million.
– Atletico Madrid seriously considering move to Juventus Dusan Vlahovicwith Rodrigo DePaul And Álvaro Morata potentially going the other way, reports Calcio Mercato. The Spanish club currently consider Juve’s valuation of Vlahovic – which is at least €70 million – to be too high when also taking into account his €10 million per year wage bill, but could be interested in a player trade. Calcio Mercato reported that Morata would “happily” return to Turin, and De Paul is also on Juventus’ radar to fill a much-needed role in the Old Lady’s midfield.
