Juventus are targeting Bayer Leverkusen player Granit Xhaka following his failed move to AC Milan.
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Juventus are preparing for a midfield overhaul under coach Igor Tudor, with new general manager Damien Comolli identifying key targets to reshape the squad. According to, one of the leading names on the list is Bayer Leverkusen’s Xhaka, who could be available for a fee in the region of €15 million (£13m/$17m).
Xhaka had earlier agreed on personal terms with AC Milan, but the Italian club could not agree on terms with Leverkusen on a transfer fee.
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Xhaka is not the only name on Comolli’s list, as Juventus’ dream signing of the midfield is Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali. However, Newcastle are demanding a fee in the region of €70 million (£60m/$82m), which makes a deal difficult. Juventus are also interested in Sporting CP’s Morten Hjumland and Tottenham’s Yves Bissouma, while they are actively seeking to sell midfield outcast Douglas Luiz, who has an offer from Leeds.
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Juventus have secured their first signing of the season with the free transfer of Jonathan David from Lille after the Canadian forward rejected more lucrative offers to sign with the Bianconeri.
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Commoli and Tudor will hope to land Xhaka as he brings a leadership aspect to the team despite his age. For Xhaka, who saw his move to Milan break down, it will be once again a chance to play for a prestigious Italian side.