Juventus move for Lucumi as exits take shape
Aston Villa are preparing a loan with an option to buy for Jonathan David, who Juventus are keen to sell. His exit could help Juve push ahead with a move for Joshua Zirkzee.
Dusan Vlahovic has agreed terms with Besiktas and is due in Istanbul for medical checks before leaving Juventus on a free transfer after his contract expires.
Juventus are close to signing Jhon Lucumi from Bologna for €17-18m plus add-ons to €20m, with the defender having rejected five other offers. Medical tests could follow in 24-48 hours.
Kerim Alajbegovic said Juventus' stature, Spalletti's project and Pjanic's influence convinced him to reject Chelsea, as Del Piero and Yildiz have helped his early settling-in in Turin.
Nico Gonzalez has returned to Juventus after Atletico Madrid did not trigger their buy clause. He is training in Turin but still prefers a permanent move back to Atleti.
Juventus are clear to take Zion Suzuki on loan from PSG after the Super Cup. The Parma deal is agreed, the goalkeeper has approved the move and formalities remain.
Former Juventus attacker Timothy Weah, now at Marseille, has drawn enquiries from Sunderland and Villarreal. Marseille could consider a sizeable offer as they trim costs.
