Juventus has been keeping a close eye on the talent coming out of North America, with particular interest in players such as Jonathan David from Lille and the USMNT duo Ricardo Pepi and Malik Tillman. David, whose contract with Lille ends in the summer of 2025, has caught the attention of other European giants such as Internazionale and Barcelona. However, Juventus has been proactive in their pursuit of the 24-year-old striker. Pepi, previously linked with Juventus in 2021, is now at PSV Eindhoven, where he is not a first-choice striker. Tillman, on the other hand, made his move permanent to PSV after a loan spell from Bayern Munich. Juventus scouts were in attendance at the recent USA vs. Canada match, where David showcased his skills by assisting a goal and scoring another.
Bayern Munich is reportedly leading the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah when his contract expires in June. The 28-year-old German international has made it clear that he will not be signing a new deal with Leverkusen, paving the way for a potential move to the Bavarian giants.
With speculation surrounding Pep Guardiola’s future at Manchester City, the club is said to be willing to spend at least £300m to offset the impact of his departure. Guardiola’s contract expires at the end of the current season, and there is a chance that he may choose to leave the Premier League champions. City will make every effort to persuade Guardiola to stay beyond his current deal, but preparations are being made for all possible outcomes.
Newcastle United will make a renewed attempt to sign Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guéhi in the upcoming January transfer window. The Magpies have been linked with the 24-year-old throughout the summer, and they hope that Palace’s demands for Guéhi will decrease as his contract nears its final 18 months. Guéhi, an England international, could be a valuable addition to Newcastle’s defense.
Juventus Looking to offload Arthur and Filip Kostic
Despite being named in Thiago Motta’s squad for the Champions League, Juventus is still looking to offload midfielder Arthur before the transfer window closes. The Serie A club is hoping to loan the 28-year-old to a Turkish Super Lig club to reduce their wage bill. Similarly, Juventus is also exploring options to loan out Filip Kostic to alleviate their financial burden.
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Ayman Kari has reportedly decided to reject any offers that come his way, as he aims to leave the club as a free agent next summer to secure a signing bonus. The 19-year-old has turned down offers from various clubs, including Royal Antwerp, Ligue 1 teams, and Premier League sides. Kari is determined to explore his options as a free agent and maximize his potential earnings.
The transfer market continues to be active even after the deadline has passed, with clubs already planning for the upcoming windows. European giants like Juventus, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, and others are looking to strengthen their squads with new acquisitions and departures. Stay tuned for more updates and rumors as the football season progresses.