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Juventus Open Talks to Sign Top Dusan Vlahovic Alternative

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Juventus Open Talks to Sign Top Dusan Vlahovic Alternative

Vlahovic must manage emotions, says Motta | SuperSport

After an extravagant recruitment campaign in the summer, Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli is reluctant to put the brakes on his effort to build a Scudetto-winning squad. According to TMW, Giuntoli has opened talks with the representatives of outgoing Lille talisman Jonathan David to beat fierce competition to the punch.

David’s contract at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy runs out at the end of the season. He has already informed Lille of his intention to continue his career elsewhere, putting numerous top European clubs on red alert,  including Juventus.
Inter, Milan, and Napoli hold a long-term interest in the Canada international. However, Juventus are keen to bring David to the Allianz Stadium on a free transfer next summer. As such, Giuntoli has already laid down the groundwork for the 24-year-old’s arrival.
Juventus wouldn’t have to reach out to their wallet to convince Lille to sell their best player. But that doesn’t mean David would come cheap. His agent asked for a substantial €5m signing bonus last summer. On top of that, the player has a massive wage demand nearing €6m per season.
Vlahovic must manage emotions, says Motta | SuperSport
Giuntoli seems ready to pay the price after failing to find an alternative for Dusan Vlahovic over the summer. That could return to haunt Juventus further down the line unless the Serbian center-forward gets back on track soon.
Heavily criticized for his lackluster start to the season, Vlahovic has failed to score in five of his six competitive appearances for Juventus in 2024/25.

Inter aren’t the only Serie A team tracking Jonathan David, who could potentially leave Lille on a Bosman move, as Juventus have had him on their radar for some time too. Cristiano Giuntoli tracked him when he was at Napoli and hasn’t lost interest, Alfredo Pedullà informs.

Les Dogues offered him a renewal, but he’s unlikely to take it and probably won’t change his mind in the coming months. The Bianconeri director had inquired about him in the past as a potential replacement for Victor Osimhen. He did it again last summer when PSG chased after Dusan Vlahovic.

Juventus and Inter will continue to keep tabs on David. Milan evaluated him but went for Alvaro Morata instead. His price tag wasn’t particularly affordable last summer despite his contractual situation. The Nerazzurri had a meeting with his agent in April, but they would have pursued him only if Marcus Thuram left. The Frenchman has a €85M release clause and is not for sale otherwise.

The Scudetto holders will get rid of Marko Arnautovic and Joaquin Correa next year since their deals will run out. They are looking for the right piece to add, something they couldn’t do in the last couple of months.

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