Juventus have made an opening bid to sign sought-after midfielder Denis Zakaria from Borussia Monchengladbach, according to reports.
The Swiss star is out of contract at the end of the season, meaning clubs outside Germany can approach to sign him on a free transfer - with several European heavyweights competing for his signature.
And according to sports journalist Fabrizio Romano, Juve have offered £6million, add-ons included, to persuade the German side to sell.
However, the Italian giants need a midfielder to leave first to free up space in their wage budget and make room in their squad.
The two midfielders mentioned as potentially departing are Arthur Melo, who has been linked with Arsenal, and Rodrigo Bentancur, with Premier League sides Aston Villa and Tottenham chasing the Uruguayan.
Brazilian Arthur, 25, was a big-money signing from Barcelona back in June 2020, but has only made nine league appearances so far this season.
Bentancur, meanwhile, is a key player for the Old Lady but the club are willing to let the 24-year-old leave if they sign a proven replacement like 40-cap international Zakaria.
Massimiliano Allegri's side are also keen to offload £400,000-a-week outcast Aaron Ramsey, and are open to selling American Weston McKennie.
The German side, who face the prospect of losing the 25-year-old for nothing this summer, will reportedly make a decision soon, with the end of the January transfer window fast approaching.
BSimpri
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It’s surprising how people think Juventus is a poor club. For a team that co-owns Exor, Fiat, Jeep, a bank, etc, it could even become the richest club in the world if it merges all assets.
Lababidi
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bentencur that make us to lose UEFA champions league last season... no creativity from mf no assist
yah he was bad last season specially when playing as DM position which is not his position. still what did Rabiout or Ramsi do!? each gets €9m or 10m while Bentacur €2.5m
BravoCR7
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JUVENTUS did not make move to buy all these Good player's to help. When Ronaldo was in Juventus
Ronaldo should not sign for Juventus. Such a poor team
Bianconero10
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JUVENTUS did not make move to buy all these Good player's to help. When Ronaldo was in Juventus
Because hè coast us all our transfer budget in salary, that’s why…
kaypei
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yah we need to sell first. common convince that Ramsi to leave to one of the epl clubs that are coming for him. Rabiot and Arthur too can and should be sold. keep Bentacur as his salary is low and we hardly making profits from his sale with Boca 35% of sale
bentencur that make us to lose UEFA champions league last season... no creativity from mf no assist
Ebubechukwu1996
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JUVENTUS did not make move to buy all these Good player's to help. When Ronaldo was in Juventus
Lababidi
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Bentancur is 100% better than Rabiot & Juve want to sell him
no offers came for Rabiout 😤😤 we really need to sell him first and Ramsi too
Cauabckoz
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good luck
The_Killer_Zebra
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yah we need to sell first. common convince that Ramsi to leave to one of the epl clubs that are coming for him. Rabiot and Arthur too can and should be sold. keep Bentacur as his salary is low and we hardly making profits from his sale with Boca 35% of sale
Bentancur is 100% better than Rabiot & Juve want to sell him
Lababidi
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yah we need to sell first. common convince that Ramsi to leave to one of the epl clubs that are coming for him. Rabiot and Arthur too can and should be sold. keep Bentacur as his salary is low and we hardly making profits from his sale with Boca 35% of sale