Spandau Billy

I simply cannot believe all the criticism being levelled against Sarri.

Exactly. A lot of cash will be needed but worth it.

He’s a good keeper but this a massive step up for him. Nick Pope would be my choice if the GK has to UK based However, I believe we have to look beyond the EPL for a replacement. By now it’s too late though with 2 days to go. Good news about the retention of Willian.

Juventus to swap #Higuain on loan to #ACMilan for #Bonucci. Loan will cost €18-20m, buy option €30-35m (@LucaFiorino24) Juve have informed the Higuain brothers they want to sell Gonzalo. Meeting with Milan to convince the striker. Deal depends on his will (@DiMarzio)

calcionews24 stating Rugani almost done. Marina in Italy tomorrow to meet with Juve fixers for Pjanic, Rugani and Higuain. total cost would be the crucial issue (obviously). Figures being mentioned is in the ballpark of €200m or circa £184m. would expect this to be shaved by around €15m Exciting times for Sarri as he moulds the squad to his liking. Juve fans not best pleased...........

Media sport reporting that Chelsea have gone in with a €40m bid for Juventus defender Daniele Rugani.

Source FI https://www.football-italia.net/123887/napoli-can-ask-150m-sarri

Hiring Maurizio Sarri will eventually cost Chelsea in the region of €38m (£33.5m), according to Mediaset Premium. The Coach has long been chosen as their next tactician, but the closure was postponed by numerous contractual problems. Specifically, Sarri is still under contract with Napoli and the €8m release clause has expired, but the Partenopei seem ready to release him for €5m. At the same time, Antonio Conte remains under contract with Chelsea and if he is fired, he and his staff will receive in total around €11m in compensation. Sarri is expected to earn €6m per year wages for a three-season contract, while there should also be another €3m in commissions. source: FI via Mediaset Premium

De Laurentiis has still to agree to Sarri’s 5m release clause and so Sarri will not be flying to London today. source: FI

Jorginho to be hijacked as his 1st move.

He virtually gifted the Scudetto to Juventus a few days ago in Fiorentina’s 3-0 win over Napoli with poor defensive judgement . this just a few days after his heroic status with his late winner when Napoli beat Juve 0-1 to reduce the gap to a point. Unquestionably a fine defender but is prone to the odd blunder.

http://www.football-italia.net/108328/marotta-alex-sandro-wants-juve

Juve transfer director Beppe Marotta gave a press conference .2 hrs ago and discussed Alex Sandro. He stated that the player is not for sale and that it is the players wish to stay at the club.

At Allegri's press conference yesterday he stated not only that Alex Sandro is staying at Juventus but that the player is happy to do so and as a result he is definitely not for sale. We need to focus now on the main two alternatives that have been discussed here in recent weeks. 11 days to the start of the Premier League openers..

Yep, I definitely want this signing to happen. Bayern recognize his obvious quality and future potential. They strike hard loan bargains though and when they can, and do, insert a buy back clause in the agreement it is a costly affair. Much better to bite the bullet and go for a full signing. Expensive but worth it in the long run.