Juventus to prioritise Lille's Edon Zhegrova after Nico Gonzalez's sale
Fabiana della Valle has reported that the Kosovan has given his approval to a move to Turin. But the Old Lady are yet to find an agreement with Lille, even if Zhegrova has only one season remaining on his current contract.
The French side want a fee of €20 million to €25 million to part ways but Juve want to push that valuation to a low amount because of his contract situation, especially because the winger has rejected the idea of a renewal.
As a result, the Bianconeri are first going to sell Gonzalez to Atletico Madrid. There is an agreement over personal terms between the two parties but the Spanish side are yet to meet Juve's asking price of €25 million. This will prove key and will unlock the Old Lady's move for Zhegrova, who is waiting for a transfer.
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