Juventus are on the outside looking in the top four at the moment and, if they don’t finish in front of Como and Roma, they might have to make some sacrifices to recoup the prize money, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.
The UEFA Champions League is worth around €60/70M more than the other competitions. Missing out could lead to at least one major sale. Pierre Kalulu and Khephren Thuram are two of the main candidates. Both have suitors in the Premier League. The Bianconeri would like to keep in particular the latter, given his steady performances.
Instead, Juventus could be more open to parting ways with the midfielder. His salary is one of the lowest in the squad, €2M annually. His residual cost on the balance sheet is €12M. The brass could propose an early renewal and make him available if he doesn’t accept it. His valuation is about €40M. Manchester United and Liverpool have poked around.
Francisco Conceiçao has been linked to the Reds, too. However, he quickly voiced his attachment to the Old Lady. His departure would be profitable only if he drew a humongous offer, as he was signed for €34M.
Gleison Bremer could also be added to the list. The Bianconeri don’t totally control his future, as there’s a €54M release clause in his contract stemming from an extension in 2024, Tuttomercatoweb reports.
Our Take on Juventus
The last time they didn’t qualify, because of a point deduction, their ownership just poured more money into the club. The hierarchy has changed, and some player trading is surely possible. However, it’s been a while since they lost somebody they wished to retain, and they have a lot of fat to trim before getting to their staples.
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