Man City and Liverpool set to battle in the race to sign £60m Juventus defender
Cambiaso's Juventus Rift Signals Summer Shake-Up Amid Premier League Interest
Juventus Back in Control, But Questions Linger
With a 2-0 win over Monza and Bologna's draw in Udine, Juventus have regained control of their Champions League destiny. Three wins from the last four would secure a top-four finish – a financial and footballing lifeline after a turbulent season. It would be, in the club's words, 'pure oxygen' for a project still recovering from last summer's transfer missteps.
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However, not everything is harmonious at Continassa, suggest reports from CalcioMercato. Despite the prospect of European football and financial relief, 'all, or almost all, except Andrea Cambiaso' look set to stay. That carefully worded caveat speaks volumes. 'The feeling is that something has broken between the full-back of the Italian National Team and the Old Lady.'
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Premier League Eyes Cambiaso as Guardiola Circles Again
Giovanni Bia, Cambiaso's agent, was characteristically candid on Radio Kiss Kiss: 'Guardiola wanted him, Juventus will explain what happened, I tell you that everything that has been written in relation to the deal is true.' It's a bold claim that throws open the January dealings between Juventus and Manchester City.
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City's interest hasn't waned. 'Pep Guardiola has not given up on the former Genoa player. With an offer of 40/45 million the deal can go through, this time for real.' The next few weeks could see the door finally open. Yet there's a warning too – 'Watch out for Liverpool's candidacy,' with Trent Alexander-Arnold widely rumoured to be Real Madrid-bound.
Juventus Plan for Life Without Cambiaso
Cristiano Giuntoli's recent due diligence on Maxim De Cuyper is no coincidence. The 24-year-old Belgian, praised for his Champions League exploits and 'excellent physical structure,' has quickly become a priority. Milan may rival Juve for his signature, especially if Theo Hernandez departs, but Turin appears to be moving decisively. 'Juventus has moved early, sending a clear signal: the club is already working on the post Cambiaso.'
Strategic Rebuild or Missed Opportunity?
Letting Cambiaso go – just as he matures into a top-level wing-back – may seem shortsighted, especially if his destination is a direct Champions League rival. Juventus must balance books, but losing a player Guardiola and Slot admire is a risk. If Champions League qualification is the prize, stability and retention should be the currency.
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Liverpool fans are right to feel a ripple of excitement. With Trent Alexander-Arnold's Real Madrid move increasingly likely – even if still publicly denied – the Anfield hierarchy must move quickly and smartly. Andrea Cambiaso fits the mould: Italian pedigree, high technical ceiling, and already comfortable in a top European side. The fact that Guardiola wanted him in January is a green flag. Slot needs a ball-playing full-back who can tuck into midfield and Cambiaso ticks that tactical box.
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'With an offer of 40/45 million the deal can go through, this time for real.' If that's accurate, it's good value in today's market. Liverpool's new era under Slot is about vertical football and tactical fluidity. Cambiaso isn't just cover – he's potentially the future starting right-back in a post-Trent world.
That said, fans will remain wary. It's one thing to be linked, another to act decisively. Liverpool hesitated in the January window, and they can't afford to be second to Manchester City again. Cambiaso may be Juventus' problem today, but he could be Liverpool's solution tomorrow. As one fan forum put it: 'Let's not scout for City. Act before they do.'
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