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Juventus deem Liverpool outcast Darwin Nunez as alternative to Frenchman Kolo Muani
Juventus have identified Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez as their ideal alternative signing to PSG striker Randal Kolo Muani. Il Bianconero reports that the the Turin-based club have commenced discussions with Liverpool and the Uruguyan international's agents in order to inquire for further information. Whilst the priority remains to extend Kolo Muani's stay following the end of his loan-spell to the Bianconeri from PSG last season, Juventus intend to keep their tabs open in order to reinforce the striker position. As it stands, the former Benfica star is set to depart Liverpool after having an underwhelming three years with the London Reds. The Premier League champions are seeking a hefty fee of €60m for the 26-year-old goal-scorer, which has caused both Italian clubs Milan and Napoli to decelerate within their pursuit of Nunez. Given the high evaluation of Liverpool, Juventus could potentially consider providing an offer that would be in the form of loan with either an obligation or option to buy at the end of the season. Julian Faustini Ι GIFN
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David reveals Juventus squad No. and role models
Canada international Jonathan David reveals he chose the No.30 at Juventus and names Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto'o among his role models. David has completed a free transfer to Juventus after the end of his contract with Lille and was unveiled at a press conference on Wednesday. 'It's a great feeling to be part of a team like Juventus. The first week went very well and my teammates helped me a lot,' he said. 'Speaking with the management was important for me. I also talked to my teammates and there was mutual interest in joining Juventus.' David has scored at least 25 goals in each of his last five seasons with Lille. Will he manage to achieve the same at Juventus, considering that Serie A is regarded as one of the toughest leagues for strikers? 'I've tried to be consistent over the past few years,' David replied. 'I know Serie A is different, more tactical and defensive, but there are challenges for everyone. I think it's possible. I just have to work hard. Why not?' Which former Juventus players have inspired him, and why did he start playing football in Canada? 'Juve have had many legendary players, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Paulo Dybala, Alessandro Del Piero, and David Trezeguet. I can't even name them all,' David said. 'I started playing football because my father used to play football, so it was the first thing. Everyone plays football in Haiti. There were other sports in Canada, but that's how I started, and I wanted to become a pro. Every league has its own challenges. Juventus are the club I wanted, so I came to Serie A.' New Juventus striker David reveals role models Jonathan David signs his Juventus contract How about his role models as a striker? 'I had many role models as a kid. Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto'o,' he revealed. 'They were very different from each other, but I liked their style. There are many other good strikers now. 'I believe in God, and I think that to become a pro, you need commitment and faith.' David reveals Juventus squad number Jonathan David speaks to Juventus David hadn't yet revealed his squad number at Juventus, so his first press conference in Turin was the ideal moment to unveil it. 'As for my number, here it is. I've picked the number 30, which is important to me because it's my father's birthday,' David said, while showing his Juventus jersey. Can Juventus fight for the title this season? 'I think every season can be a good one. Surely the league is difficult, but you need the ambition to go all the way.' As for his nickname, Iceman, the Canadian star said: 'It worked well, I am quite cold, and this will help me when there is a lot of pressure. Staying cool and focused is a real advantage.' David has been working with his new teammates for a week now. In which position is he currently playing? Is he only playing as a centre-forward, or also as a support striker? 'We are working on tactics, it will depend on the coach, but right now I'm playing as a centre-forward,' he replied. 'There's never a guarantee to be a starter, so you've got to play and do your job. I don't expect to start every game, but I'll do my best. 'I'm very competitive and, like all strikers, I love scoring goals; that's what this game is about. 'I chose this club because it has great ambition, and I have great ambition too, so I want to work hard for the team and become one of the best scorers in the world.'
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The seven players Chelsea are trying to sell this summer after £50m double exit
Chelsea are reportedly trying to sell seven more players this summer after securing £50.2m for offloading Joao Felix and Ishe Samuels-Smith. The Blues recently sold Felix to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr for £43.7m and young defender Samuels-Smith to sister club Strasbourg for £6.5m. They are the latest duo to depart Stamford Bridge, following Djordje Petrovic, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Noni Madueke through the exit door. Chelsea are not done there, though, with the club sticking seven more players up for sale ahead of the new season, The Standard report. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. Chelsea are keen to offload Raheem Sterling in the summer transfer window. It's thought that the Blues are happy to accept £20m for the 30-year-old Englishman, who has attracted interest from the likes of Fulham, Bayer Leverkusen, Juventus and Serie A champions Napoli. The Blues are also keen to secure an exit for Ben Chilwell before the new season gets started. Chilwell still has two years remaining on his £200,000-a-week deal but Chelsea are struggling to find a buyer for the 28-year-old English left-back. Recent reports have indicated that Chelsea could terminate the defender's contract if they cannot find a buyer for him. The third player Chelsea are looking to sell is 22-year-old Portugal international Renato Veiga. Veiga was expected to join Atletico Madrid – but the deal has stalled after the La Liga side prioritised the signing of David Hancko. Chelsea defender Axel Disasi, 27, has been put up for sale too following his loan spell at Aston Villa last term. Raheem Sterling Ben Chilwell Renato Veiga Axel Disasi Carney Chukwuemeka Lesley Ugochukwu Armando Broja Disasi had reportedly attracted interest from Villarreal but they were not prepared to meet Chelsea's asking price, in the region of €25-30m. More Trending Carney Chukwuemeka, linked to Borussia Dortmund, with Juventus also expressing an interest, is the fifth player Chelsea are keen to offload. Lesley Ugochukwu and Armando Broja, meanwhile, are the sixth and seventh players Chelsea want to get off the books as soon as possible. Valencia and Hamburg want to sign Ugochukwu on loan but Chelsea wouldprefer to permanently sell the 21-year-old midfielder. Meanwhile, Chelsea are thought to be demanding a fee of £25m to sell 23-year-old Albania international striker Broja. MORE: Arne Slot praises Liverpool youngster after Yokohama FM win – but reveals where he must 'learn' MORE: It's all go for Rodrygo after Real Madrid lower their transfer demands with Liverpool prime suspects in race to sign Brazilian attacker MORE: Roberto Di Matteo tips £80m Chelsea star to complete Man Utd transfer
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Juventus return a priority for Kolo Muani despite calls from UK
Fabrizio Romano confirms that Randal Kolo Muani has prioritised a return to Juventus this season despite 'calls' from Premier League clubs. Kolo Muani has returned to PSG after a six-month loan spell at Juventus, and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirms the French forward wants to play for the Old Lady again in 2025-26. Kolo Muani wants Juventus return WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 18: Randal Kolo Muani #20 of Juventus FC celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal with Kenan Yildiz #10 and Francisco Conceicao #7 during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Al Ain FC and Juventus FC at Audi Field on June 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by) 'Juventus keep working on Randal Kolo Muani deal as player still wants Juve as priority despite calls from UK,' Romano wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Romano confirms that Juventus are open to discussing a loan deal with an obligation to buy, as previously reported by other Italian media. ROME, ITALY – MAY 10: Randal Kolo Muani of Juventus celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico on May 10, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by) Italian sources have linked Chelsea, Manchester United and Newcastle United with a move for Kolo Muani. Negotiations between Juventus and PSG have been ongoing for several weeks, but according to Football Italia sources, the Bianconeri are also considering other options, such as Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez. Juventus planning to sell Vlahovic and sign Kolo Muani BOLOGNA, ITALY – MAY 04: Randal Kolo Muani of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between Bologna and Juventus at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on May 04, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by) Juventus have already signed Jonathan David as a free agent this summer, but are planning to sell Dusan Vlahovic as his contract expires in June 2026. This means the Bianconeri will need another centre-forward for 2025-26, and Kolo Muani remains their main target after seeing him score 10 goals in 22 appearances last season.
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🗣️ 'A great honour' - Jonathan David unveiled by Juventus
New Juventus signing Jonathan David has expressed his delight at joining the Italian giants, describing his first week with the club as a 'great honour' and revealing early discussions with teammates and manager Igor Tudor have already left a strong impression. Speaking to club media, the Canadian international said: 'It's a great honour for me to be part of a team like Juventus, and this first week of work has gone very well.' David revealed that the decision to move to Turin was made easier after conversations with several current players. 'Before coming here I spoke with some of my current teammates and as a result, it was easy to choose Juventus,' he explained. The striker also reflected on his first encounter with manager Tudor, saying it laid a strong foundation for what he hopes will be a successful season. 'The first meeting with Coach Tudor was positive, we talked a lot about my position on the pitch and my expectations for this season.' Having made his name in Ligue 1 with Lille, David is aware of the challenges that await in Serie A. 'I've consistently scored a lot of goals in recent years. The Italian league is definitely different from the French one; it's more tactical, there's more focus on defence, but my goal will be to score a lot here too,' he said. Reflecting on his journey to professional football, David credited his father with sparking his interest in the game. 'I started playing football because my dad played it. I started for that reason, but year after year I set myself the goal of becoming a professional football player, and so it was.' He also spoke about his childhood heroes, saying: 'When I was a kid, I really admired Drogba and Eto'o, even though they were different. Now there are many other top-class strikers.' David's arrival marks a key part of Juventus' summer rebuild under Tudor, with the striker expected to play a central role in their campaign to return to the summit of Italian football. 📸 KEREM YUCEL - AFP or licensors
