Paris Saint Germain defender Milan Skriniar is determined to seal a transfer in January and put his profession again so as, whereas Juventus are eager to signal a brand new defender. So whereas the 2 events have been inevitably intermingled, the Slovakian may not essentially be the membership’s first option to bolster the backline.
The Bianconeri are looking out the marketplace for a brand new centre-back after dropping the companies of their stalwart Gleison Bremer till the tip of the season. This leaves Thiago Motta with three gamers to cowl the division, and certainly one of them is Danilo who hasn’t unconvinced in his final three begins.
However whereas Skriniar has been talked about as one of many first names on Cristiano Giuntoli’s wishlist, Tuttosport (through JuventusNews24) reveals why this may not be the case.
The Turin-based newspaper explains that Juventus coach Thiago Motta isn’t satisfied that the 29-year-old can be an appropriate match to his taking part in fashion which requires gamers who’re good with their ft and may construct from the again.
Furthermore, the previous Inter defender has been struggling for health, type and taking part in time since signing for PSG on a free switch in the summertime of 2023, elevating a number of query marks.
And other than the technical side, the financial issue presents one other main impediment for the Bianconeri, as Skriniar at the moment earns circa 8 million euros.
As beforehand reported, the one approach Juventus may afford to signal the Slovakia captain is on mortgage till the tip of the season, with PSG contributing to his wages. And because it stays unsure that the French champions would consent to those circumstances, Juventus are more likely to look elsewhere.
The Serie A giants are reportedly contemplating bringing again their youth product Radu Dragusin who has been at Tottenham Hotspur since January 2024, and like Skriniar, isn’t thought of a primary alternative.