Juventus Transfer News Roundup: Club backed to sign Premier League star, Napoli move ahead in race for defender and more | 9th July, 2021
Juventus are reportedly favorites to sign a Premier League forward as Massimiliano Allegri looks to bolster his attacking options.
Elsewhere, Napoli are now in pole position to sign a long-term Juventus target after Luciano Spalletti confirmed the Partenopei's interest in the defender.
With that being said, here are the latest transfer rumors surrounding Juventus on 9th July, 2021.
Danilo backs Juventus to sign Gabriel Jesus
Juventus full-back Danilo has backed the club to sign Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus this summer as Max Allegri looks to add more depth to his attack.
The Brazilian spoke to the press ahead of the Copa America final between Brazil and Argentina and said:
"Gabriel is strong and very intelligent. In Italy he could grow further because in Serie A the teams close well and it is more difficult to score. If I could, I would take him to Juventus."
Jesus is one of Juventus' primary attacking targets to replace Cristiano Ronaldo this summer as Allegri looks to usher in a new era at the club.
Luciano Spalletti confirms interest in Emerson
New Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti has confirmed the club's interest in Chelsea full-back Emerson. The Brazilian-born Italy international has been a long-term target for Juventus as they look to bring in a back-up for Alex Sandro.
Spalletti was asked about the rumors linking Emerson to Napoli. He told Football Italia:
"That is a question I cannot answer, but it’s possible that might’ve happened…"
Emerson is set to leave Chelsea this summer after finding playing time hard to come by.
Paris Saint-Germain prepared to sell Juventus target
French giants Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly ready to part ways with Dutch full-back Mitchel Bakker in a bid to increase their funds for a summer splash. Juventus are reportedly interested in signing the defender and are closely monitoring Bakker's situation at PSG.
The player is valued at €10 million by the French club and Juventus see him as a long-term replacement for Alex Sandro at left-back.
The Dutchman, who has only made 27 league appearances for PSG since joining from Ajax in 2019, is looking for a change of scenery in search of more playing time. It remains to be seen whether Juventus will make a move for the full-back this summer, with his current contract with the French giants running until 2023.
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