Juventus are reconsidering their position on Danilo and may allow him to leave on a free transfer this January. However, they are determined not to let the defender join Napoli before their Serie A clash next weekend.
Napoli has been eyeing the Brazilian in recent weeks as a short-term solution to bolster Antonio Conte’s squad with experience. Their interest hinges on signing him as a free agent, given he has just six months remaining on his contract.
The Bianconeri were displeased with Danilo’s request to terminate his contract to join a Serie A rival. In response, they decided to exclude the 33-year-old from the squad, informing him that he is no longer part of Thiago Motta’s plans.
Juventus accept to release Danilo after Napoli clash
According to Tuttomercatoweb, Juventus are now willing to relax their position and release Danilo, but only after their away match against Napoli on Saturday, January 25.
The timing appears deliberate, indicating that the Bianconeri are keen to avoid strengthening Antonio Conte’s side ahead of their direct clash.
Napoli currently leads Serie A, sitting 13 points clear of unbeaten Juventus.
Juventus Make New Contacts with Chelsea and Newcastle for Chilwell and Kelly
Juventus remains active in the transfer market as they aim to strengthen their defense under manager Thiago Motta. The club’s sporting director, Cristiano Giuntoli, is seeking suitable defensive options after facing setbacks in their pursuit of other targets.
Gianluca Di Marzio reports that, following injuries to key defenders Bremer and Cabal, and after being turned down by Araujo and encountering difficulties in talks for Tomori, Juventus is now focusing on new prospects. The club is set to engage in fresh discussions with Chelsea and Newcastle United regarding potential signings of Portuguese defender Renato Veiga (born in 2003) and English defender Lloyd Kelly (born in 1998).
These talks aim to determine the terms under which both players could leave their current clubs. Juventus considers both Veiga and Kelly as promising candidates to strengthen their defense.
Alongside defensive reinforcements, Juventus is also looking to improve their attack. Tuesday, January 21, could be a pivotal day for finalizing the deal for Kolo Muani. The French striker is already training with the team, signaling that negotiations are at an advanced stage.
