Juventus is in the market for offensive reinforcements, specifically on the wings. The club is evaluating several options, with familiar names like Jadon Sancho of Manchester United and Francisco Conceiçao of Porto featuring prominently, while a more expensive target, Karim Adeyemi of Borussia Dortmund, has reportedly re-entered their considerations.
Negotiations for Sancho appear to be the most advanced. Juventus and Manchester United have seemingly reached a general understanding regarding the transfer fee, reported to be around €25 million base plus bonuses, nearing United`s €30 million valuation. However, the significant hurdle remains the player`s salary. Sancho`s current wages in England are substantial, reportedly €10 million net per year. Juventus` offer is said to be around €6 million plus bonuses, attempting to bridge the gap towards Sancho`s desired €8 million mark. This salary disparity is often the sticking point in deals involving players accustomed to Premier League pay scales.
Francisco Conceiçao, previously on loan at Juventus, is another potential acquisition. His agent, Jorge Mendes, is reportedly working with Porto to negotiate down his current release clause of €30 million, which is set to increase to €45 million after July 16th. The proposed deal structure involves a loan with an obligation to buy next summer. This mirrors recent trends in transfer market financial engineering.
Karim Adeyemi, a dynamic winger born in 2002, is a profile long admired by the Continassa management. While perhaps not the immediate priority, he presents a compelling alternative should deals for Sancho or Conceiçao prove unsuccessful, or if the potential sale of Nico Gonzalez (valued around €25 million and linked with Olympique Marseille) frees up both roster space and finances. Borussia Dortmund, despite Adeyemi`s contract running until 2027, is reportedly open to a sale for a fee in the region of €45 million to €50 million. Interestingly, recent reports suggest that securing both Sancho and Conceiçao could potentially happen independent of a Nico Gonzalez departure, adding another layer to the equation.
Juventus` search for a winger is clearly a multi-faceted operation. The club is juggling differing financial demands, contract structures, and player preferences across three distinct targets. The coming weeks will reveal which path Juventus ultimately takes to strengthen their attacking flanks. It`s a complex negotiation dance, a familiar rhythm of the summer transfer window.