Juventus is about to overlook out on one among their key defensive targets as Milan Skriniar edges nearer to a transfer to Galatasaray. The Slovakian defender had emerged as Juventus’ major defensive goal in latest weeks resulting from his restricted recreation time at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Whereas the Parisians have been open to his departure for a while, Juventus struggled to come back to phrases with PSG to safe his signature.
One of many key obstacles within the negotiations was Skriniar’s excessive wage at PSG, which posed a major problem for Juventus, given their monetary constraints. Moreover, Juventus was anticipated to decide to signing him completely after an preliminary mortgage deal, which solely added to the complexity of the deal. To make the transfer occur, Juventus would have wanted PSG to subsidise Skriniar’s wages, however the French membership has not been open to such an association.
Consequently, Skriniar is now on the verge of finishing a transfer to Galatasaray, as reported by Calciomercato. The Turkish membership has reportedly struck a deal to convey the defender in on mortgage, with an choice to make the transfer everlasting on the finish of the season, contingent on sure circumstances being met.
Skriniar would have been a stable addition to the Juventus defence. He’s an skilled centre-back who has confirmed himself in Serie A throughout his time at Inter Milan earlier than his transfer to PSG. His presence would have bolstered Juventus’ defensive choices and added management on the again. Nonetheless, regardless of lacking out on this goal, Juventus stays assured within the membership’s capacity to seek out the proper participant to strengthen their defence within the upcoming switch window.
Whereas Skriniar could also be heading to Galatasaray, Juventus trusts the decision-makers at Allianz Stadium to safe an appropriate different that may meet the group’s wants for the second half of the season. The Bianconeri will proceed their seek for defensive reinforcements, and whereas lacking out on Skriniar is a blow, there are nonetheless loads of alternatives to bolster the squad.