Juventus chase Pellegrini after missing Celik to Roma, who reply with Thuram interest
Juventus have reportedly set their sights on Roma captain Lorenzo Pellegrini as they look to strengthen their midfield this summer. The move comes after Juventus missed out on Zeki Celik, who opted to join Roma instead. In a tit-for-tat transfer battle, Roma are now linked with a move for Khéphren Thuram from OGC Nice, the son of former France great Lilian Thuram. Both clubs appear to be engaged in a midfield arms race, with negotiations across multiple fronts.
Read the full story at football-italia.netPellegrini would give Juventus a creative, experienced Serie A midfielder familiar with Italian football's demands, addressing a long-standing need for a deep-lying playmaker. However, prying Roma's captain away is highly complex due to his status and contract. Roma targeting Thuram signals they are preparing contingency plans and may even be leveraging the Pellegrini link to secure a younger, high-upside replacement. This dual-track story could reshape both clubs' midfield compositions for the upcoming season.
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