Juventus Eye Tonali Transfer in January 2025
Juventus Eyes Tonali, But Needs to Sell to Afford Newcastle Star
Turin, Italy – Italian soccer giants Juventus are reportedly eyeing a move for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali in the January 2025 transfer window. However, the club’s management is looking to offload players to finance the deal, according to italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport.
The Turin-based club is reportedly aiming to sell midfielder nicolò Fagioli and Turkish prospect Kenan Yıldız to raise funds for the potential tonali acquisition. Corriere dello Sport reports that Juventus directors discussed Tonali’s name during a meeting last Monday, with a proposed fee of €55 million being floated.Yıldız,a 19-year-old attacker,is attracting interest from several European clubs and could fetch a critically important sum,potentially around €40 million,according to the report. The young Turkish international has impressed this season, scoring four goals and providing five assists in 23 appearances.
Juventus’s pursuit of Tonali comes as the club looks to bolster its midfield options. The Italian international has been a standout performer for Newcastle as his arrival from AC Milan in 2023.
Meanwhile, Juventus secured a agreeable 4-0 victory over Cagliari in the Italian Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday, advancing to the quarterfinals.
Juventus Eyeing Tonali, But Financial Constraints loom
Juventus are reportedly targeting Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali in the January 2025 transfer window. Though, the Italian giants face a significant hurdle: they need to sell players to fund the move.
According to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport, Juventus discussed Tonali during a meeting last Monday, wiht a proposed fee of €55 million.To finance the deal, the club is looking to offload midfielder Nicolò fagioli and Turkish prospect Kenan Yıldız.
Yıldız, a 19-year-old attacker, has caught the eye of several European clubs this season, scoring four goals and providing five assists in 23 appearances. His departure could bring in a crucial €40 million for Juventus.
The pursuit of Tonali highlights Juventus’s desire to strengthen its midfield. The Italian international has been a key player for Newcastle since his arrival from AC Milan in 2023.
This news comes on the heels of Juventus’ resounding 4-0 victory over Cagliari in the Italian Cup Round of 16, securing their place in the quarterfinals.
