Transfer Talk: Tottenham’s Højbjerg a priority for Juventus،
The winter transfer window has not yet reopened in Europe, but movements are underway and a lot of gossip is circulating. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Tottenham's Højbjerg remains Juve's priority
Tottenham Hotspur Pierre-Émile Højbjerg is Juventus' priority as the Italian giants aim to strengthen their midfield, as reported by Calciomercato.
I Bianconeri are particularly keen to strengthen this position due to the suspensions of Nicolo Fagioli And Paul Pogbawith manager Massimiliano Allegri's side currently just four points behind current Serie A leaders Internazionale.
The club is trying to balance its budget while strengthening, meaning it is primarily seeking loans with an option to make the move permanent rather than an obligation.
That of Manchester City Kalvin Phillips is someone who was considered because the Club World Cup winners wanted the England international not to join another Premier League club, but Allegri feels his characteristics are too similar to those of Manuel Locatelli.
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Atletico Madrid refused Juventus' advances to Rodrigo DePaul and they don't want to upset their plans to Lazar Samardzic – despite Napoli trying to sign him – which makes Højbjerg the priority.
The 28-year-old is keen to leave Spurs due to lack of playing time under Ange Postecoglou, while Hojbjerg's agents and intermediaries have made Juventus the priority despite interest from Atleti and Naples.
However, Spurs do not want to loan him out, especially as they will lose players at the Africa Cup of Nations, with the London club demanding a €25m transfer or loan with easily achievable triggers for permanent transfer.
It will take time to complete the transfer and Juventus are trying, while Højbjerg hopes things will move forward.
Paper gossip
– Napoli made Udinese a verbal offer worth 19 million euros plus 4-5 million euros in add-ons for the midfielder Lazar Samardzicreports Calciomercato, which adds that Gli Azzurri I think the 21-year-old is the ideal replacement for RB Leipzig. Eljif Elmas. The Pozzo family will consider the proposal with Napoli trying to beat Juventus to sign the Serbia international.
– Real Madrid interested in Peñarol goalkeeper Randall Rodriguez because they aim to bring in someone who can eventually take over Thibaut Courtois, reports AS. This comes with Andrei Lunin potentially leave The Whites in search of regular playing time, while the Spanish club is unlikely to succeed Kepa Arrizabalaga'Chelsea loan is permanent.
– La Liga clubs Sevilla, Real Betis and Villarreal are all monitoring the versatile Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Carlos Soler, reports Foot Mercato. The 26-year-old has made 14 appearances in all competitions this season – including nine from the bench – and is expected to stay put.
– Juventus beat Bologna thanks to the signing of attacking midfielder Budućnost Podgorica Vassilije Adzic by offering €5 million plus a percentage of the funds earned on his next move, Sky Sports Italia reports. The 17-year-old is expected in Turin next week to undergo his medical examination and sign his contract before leaving on loan to the Montenegrin club.
– Sevilla and Tottenham Hotspur expected to present offers to sign Ajax midfielder Stanis Idumbo-Muzamboreports Fabrizio Romano. The 18-year-old plays for Jong Ajax and has decided to decline any new contract offers, meaning the Belgium U19 international will leave for a fee in January or as a free agent when his current deal ends this summer.
