Juventus closing in on Edon Zhegrova deal due to Bournemouth assist

Juventus have now emerged because the frontrunners within the race to signal LOSC Lille wantaway winger Edon Zhegrova.

The Serie A giants have already acquired the providers of the Kosovan’s former teammate, Jonathan David, who signed as a free agent in June.

However in contrast to the Canadian striker, Zhegrova stays tied to Lille, albeit with a contract expiring on the finish of the season. Subsequently, the Ligue 1 aspect is in favour of a sale, as they don’t need to lose one more key participant without cost.

Edon Zhegrova emerges as a precedence for Juventus

Juventus are hoping to pounce on the scenario, and reunite the tough winger along with his former partner-in-crime. Bianconeri followers would possibly bear in mind how the 2 gamers mixed to attain in opposition to Thiago Motta’s aspect within the Champions League group stage final season, in a contest that ended 1-1.

In line with Tuttosport by way of IlBianconero, Juventus at the moment are main the race for Zhegrova, and so they have already got an settlement with the participant’s entourage for a five-year contract and a yearly wage of €2.5 million.

Furthermore, the supply reveals how Bournemouth unintentionally lent the Bianconeri a hand by promoting Hamed Junior Traore to Olympique Marseille.

OM have been thought-about Juve’s foremost rivals within the race for Zhegrova, however now that they’ve signed the versatile Ivorian, they’ve seemingly ended their curiosity within the Kosovan winger.

What Juventus should do to safe Zhegrova

Juventus should now strike an settlement for Lille. Damien Comolli has been hoping to persuade his French compatriots to simply accept a suggestion value €15 million, whereas the Ligue 1 aspect has been holding out for a barely larger value.

Furthermore, the Turin-based newspaper believes that Zhegrova’s future is intertwined with that of Nico Gonzalez.

The Argentinian winger is needed at Atletico Madrid, however it stays to be seen if Juventus will be capable of offload him in time, and make room for the Lille star.