SportPesa News Transfer Juice: Juventus Make Fresh Bid For Pogba, Lukaku Heads To Inter Milan

14th June 2019

The Italian champions have sent representatives to London to ensure the Frenchman is back in Turin at all cost

Paul Pogba of Manchester United warms up ahead of the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on January 13, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. PHOTO/GettyImages
Paul Pogba of Manchester United warms up ahead of the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on January 13, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. PHOTO/GettyImages
SUMMARY
  • In Spain, Barcelona are expected to admit defeat in netting Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt after a lengthy cat and mouse game
  • Tiemoue Bakayoko who spent all his season at AC Milan says he doesn't know what the future holds for him at Chelsea under new manager Frank Lampard but given a chance he would stay at Milan where he feels his career is now well grounded
  • Leicester's 90 million pounds valuation of Harry Maguire has put a hold on the England defender's proposed transfer to Manchester City

 NAIROBI, Kenya- After signing Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri on Friday, Juventus have insisted they now want Manchester United Paul Pogba at all cost.

The Italian champions have sent representatives to London to ensure the Frenchman is back in Turin to strengthen the outfit.

In Spain, Barcelona are expected to admit defeat in netting Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt after a lengthy cat and mouse game.

The 19-year-old player who is currently the hottest property in the market could be headed to PSG after the latter offered him 11m pounds a year.

Tiemoue Bakayoko who spent all his season at AC Milan says he doesn't know what the future holds for him at Chelsea under new manager Frank Lampard but given a chance he would stay at Milan where he feels his career is now well grounded.

Here is the latest hottest transfer gossip gathered by the SportPesa News Transfer juice on Friday:

Juventus want Pogba at all cost

Agreeing compensation with Chelsea for manager Maurizio Sarri is reportedly not the only reason Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici is in London this week. Juve and Chelsea struck a 7 million pounds deal on Thursday night which will see former Napoli boss Sarri head back to Serie A this summer. READ MORE

Barcelona hope to sign De Ligt smoked out

Barcelona are reportedly close to admitting defeat in the race to sign Dutch centre back Matthijs de Ligt. The Ajax teenager is one of the hottest prospects in world football, with Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain also among the teams interested in his signature. READ MORE

I don’t want to return to Chelsea, Bakayoko

Tiemoue Bakayoko is on his way back to Chelsea this summer but he does not know where his long-term future lies. The midfielder, 24, spent last season on loan at AC Milan where he played 42 times despite a fractious relationship with coach Gennaro Gattuso, who departed in May. READ MORE

Lukaku reaches personal terms with Inter Milan

Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku has reportedly agreed personal terms with Inter Milan. Antonio Conte is looking to overhaul Inter’s squad after taking over from Luciano Spalletti at the San Siro and has identified Lukaku, 26, as his priority transfer target this summer. READ MORE

Hazard flies barber for fresh hair cut before unveiling

Eden Hazard brought British barber Ahmed Alsanawi to Brussels for a fresh trim ahead of his unveiling at Real Madrid on Thursday evening. The former Chelsea star signed for Real in a deal potentially worth up to 150 million pounds last week, and he is now ready to be paraded in front of the fans for the first time. READ MORE

Man City: Leicester’s Maguire is overpriced

Leicester's 90 million pounds valuation of Harry Maguire has put a hold on the England defender's proposed transfer to Manchester City. Pep Guardiola wants Maguire to replace Vincent Kompany but the price is far in excess of what City would be prepared to pay. READ MORE