Juventus finds itself contemplating a 'Plan B' should they fail to qualify for the Champions League. The Bianconeri are eyeing potential sales of two key players to balance the books.
The current season is shaping up to be a real pickle for Juventus. Early exits from the Champions League and Coppa Italia, coupled with a long-abandoned Scudetto hope, have turned this campaign into a veritable disaster for the Old Lady. After a lavish spending spree, the solitary aim now rests on securing a top-four finish, which seems a tall order given the madness of the league standings. Thus, it’s prudent to contemplate alternative strategies to avoid the financial shortfall from missing out on Champions League revenues.
According to reports from Sky Sport, the club might have to entertain the idea of offloading significant players who have caught the eye of several clubs, particularly in England. Kenan Yildiz and Andrea Cambiaso are front and centre in this conversation. The former Bologna and Genoa defender has been on Manchester City’s radar since January, while the Turkish ace is highly regarded by Manchester United, who are keen to add the Juventus No. 10 to their ranks.
Such moves would allow Juventus to secure immediate funds and recalibrate their financial standing. Transfer chief Giuntoli had initially considered bringing in players like Kalulu and Conceicao, but the likelihood of keeping Kolo Muani seems dim, especially if Champions League football remains elusive. The same fate might await Veiga, but Yildiz's potential departure would be a massive blow, considering he dons the illustrious number 10 once worn by Alessandro Del Piero.
As if that weren’t enough to worry about, Yildiz's situation is further complicated by his own ambitions. Reports indicate that he’s happy at Juventus and intends to stay put, despite United’s keen interest. With a contract running until 2029, the player’s fate could ultimately hinge on the club’s financial needs and whether they impress upon him the necessity of a sale.
In the meantime, Juve is in a bit of a quandary regarding the fitness of Gatti, with Motta potentially facing Atalanta with an untested defence.
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