Not much time to deadline day
How will Juventus react to losing Cristiano Ronaldo just days before the transfer window closes? The rumors about a potential replacement for the forward who will join Manchester United have now uncovered a new name. Marca reported on Friday that Bianconeri want to sign Real Madrid‘s Eden Hazard.
Juventus are under pressure to find a replacement, and the 30-year-old Belgian, who never fully convinced at Real Madrid after joining the club in 2019, is at the very top of their list. Two years ago, Los Blancos paid €115 million to sign Hazard from Chelsea. But the midfielder managed just five goals and nine assists in 45 games. Ankle problems and COVID added to the difficulties. His market value has fallen from €150 million to €40 million.
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In principle, the right-footed midfielder wants to fulfill his contract that runs until 2024 at Real. But Hazard is also aware that Kylian Mbappé‘s arrival could further decrease his chances to break into the first team. The 22-year-old Frenchman wants to join Real Madrid, and PSG seem to be willing to accept the LaLiga club’s second offer—€170 million, plus €10 million in bonuses.
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Marca believe that it is possible that Real Madrid will loan Hazard to Juventus. The Italian club wants to negotiate a deal that is within the framework of the club’s financial situation. La Vecchia Signora have recently been linked to younger forwards, which could establish a new era at the club. One option is PSG forward Mauro Icardi. But their offers have been rejected. Other options include Sassuolo forwards Giacomo Raspadori and Gianluca Scamacca as well as academy product Moise Kean. Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Juventus have already contacted Everton to sign the striker.
“For Juve the Ronaldo departure comes at the worst possible time,” Italy Area Manager Jatin Dietl said. “Even though the transfer frees up financial resources, it will be difficult to re-invest the money with just days left in the window. At an earlier stage it would have been a very different window for Juve. Now they have to take whoever is available.”
