Juventus will reportedly take the chance of their presence in Saudi Arabia for the Italian Tremendous Cup to attempt to negotiate a deal for Milan defender Fikayo Tomori.
The 2 sides will lock horns at Al-Awwal Stadium on January third within the semi-final of the mini-tournament, with the winner progressing to the ultimate to tackle the winner between Inter and Atalanta.
However in response to Tuttosport through IlBianconero, Juventus are additionally trying to pounce on the 2 groups’ conflict in Riyadh to debate market alternatives, specifically Tomori.
The Turin-based giants have been left with a depleted backline after the devastating ACL accidents of Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal. Due to this fact, the Bianconeri should signal at the least one defender in January, as already confirmed by the membership’s Soccer Director Cristiano Giuntoli.
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Due to this fact, the supply claims that Juventus have recognized Fikayo Tomori as a possible candidate for the function. The Englishman has huge expertise in Serie A having signed for the Rossoneri in January 2021.
The 27-year-old was on prime of the pecking order throughout Stefano Pioli’s time at Milanello, however his standing has decreased this time period, with Paulo Fonseca favoring the likes of Matteo Gabbia and Malick Thiaw in latest weeks.
Due to this fact, Giuntoli and Co. will strive their luck for the previous Chelsea man, hoping to reunite him together with his outdated partner-in-crime Pierre Kalulu. The 2 defenders as soon as fashioned a formidable partnership on the again, taking part in an important function within the Rossoneri’s Scudetto triumph in 2021/22.
Kalulu is at present on mortgage from Milan, however Juventus are anticipated to activate their choice to signal him on the finish of the season.