Transfer Talk – Griezmann, Asensio, Pulisic on Juventus list

The summer transfer window is closed for the major leagues in Europe. However, with an eye on January, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!

TOP STORY: Griezmann, Asensio on Juve’s wishlist

Juventus have formed a three-man shortlist amid plans to acquire a signing to bolster their attack in January, reveals Gazzetta dello Sport.

The Bianconeri have been previously linked with Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic but two LaLiga stars — Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann and Real Madrid’s Marco Asensio — are now on the Serie A side’s list.

Like Pulisic, Griezmann and Asensio have faced similar struggles at their respective clubs and are looking to garner regular playing time. Griezmann, 31, has started once in LaLiga for Atletico, while the 26-year-old winger Asensio has played just 48 minutes across all competitions.

Griezmann is in the middle of a financial spat between Atletico and Barcelona, where is he on loan from on a two-year deal. Barca believe the fact since Griezmann played over 45 minutes in 30 of the 37 games he was available for last season, Atletico are now obliged to sign him for €40m fee. Atletico, meanwhile, claim Griezmann must play over 45 minutes in 50% of the games he is selectable for over two seasons, not just one, for the clause to take effect.

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri is keen to reinforce his side after it parted ways with Paulo Dybala and Dejan Kulusevski in the summer, and with Angel Di Maria potentially leaving in 2023, they have made progress in narrowing down potential options.

PAPER GOSSIP

– Internazionale and Juventus are discussing a potential swap-deal involving defenders Stefan de Vrij and Juan Cuadrado, according to Calciomercato. De Vrij, 30, and Cuadrado, 34, are both set to be out of contract in the summer, but the latest indicates that both clubs could are keen when the winter transfer window…