Juventus are ready to offer Dusan Vlahovic to Newcastle in a bid to land Sandro Tonali, with the deal possibly including other players.
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According to , the Old Lady are working on an ambitious move to bring Tonali back to Serie A. The plan involves offering Vlahovic to Newcastle, who are in the market for a new forward amid Alexander Isak’s expected move to Liverpool. Talks also include the possibility of Douglas Luiz or Nicolo Savona being part of the negotiations.
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The Magpies value the 25-year-old highly after paying €70 million (£60m/$76m) for him and waiting through his 10-month suspension, but Juventus see him as the ideal player to fix their midfield. With preferred target Benjamin Sesko close to joining Manchester United and alternative option Darwin Nunez likely heading to Al-Hilal, Vlahovic could be an appealing option for the Magpies, especially as they prepare for next season’s Champions League.
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The Bianconeri know Tonali will be hard to prise away, but they hope Newcastle’s need for a proven goalscorer will open the door. The Serie A side are willing to make a financial sacrifice to get the Italy international, and intermediaries have already offered the Serbian striker to Newcastle. While not a direct swap, the deal could involve player exchanges plus cash adjustments, reports .
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Tonali, a boyhood Milan fan, became the first Italian to win the Carabao Cup with Newcastle last season. He’s been a long-term target for Juventus, with club legends and management alike pushing for his signing.