Juventus is setting its sights on a trio of signings, aiming to bolster their squad with the addition of Teun Koopmeiners and two wingers, including names like Nico Gonzalez and Francisco Conceicao. Koopmeiners, who has recently been linked closely with Juventus, seems poised to make a move thanks to positive discussions in recent days.
The Dutch midfielder’s absence from Atalanta’s Super Cup squad was anticipated following a fallout with the club, and it has sparked a series of negotiations that have raised optimism about his transfer. It appears that both Juventus and Atalanta are eager to move on from this chapter, with Juventus keen on starting fresh with Koopmeiners at the helm. Meanwhile, Atalanta is looking to finalize a replacement, with Matt O’Riley emerging as the top choice.
The transfer saga surrounding Koopmeiners took a significant turn earlier this month when the player reportedly distanced himself from training, citing mental stress. His behavior had changed, leading to a tense exchange with coach Gian Piero Gasperini. This situation not only complicates internal team dynamics but has also drawn criticism from fans, who have expressed their discontent on social media.
Despite the tension, Atalanta initially held firm regarding their stance on the transfer, maintaining that selling Koopmeiners was not in their plans. However, with the recent developments, it seems their position may be softening. The conditions set by Atalanta for the move include a swift deal, where they can secure the right replacement before finalizing Koopmeiners’ exit.
O’Riley from Celtic has emerged as a serious contender, although competition from Brighton makes his acquisition challenging. Furthermore, there remains a significant gap between Atalanta’s asking price of around €60 million and Juventus’s budget of €45-50 million. A middle ground must be reached for the deal to progress.
In addition to Koopmeiners, Juventus is also focused on bringing in two wingers, with Gonzalez from Fiorentina being a primary target. The Argentine has reportedly struck an agreement with Juventus; however, Fiorentina is hesitant to let him go until they secure a replacement, with Albert Gudmundsson rumored to be on the verge of joining the Florentine club. Recently, Inter has shown renewed interest in Gudmundsson, which could delay Gonzalez’s transfer and impact Juventus’ plans for him to debut in their upcoming match against Como.
Simultaneously, discussions continue with Porto’s Conceicao as part of Juventus’s efforts to strengthen their attacking options. With multiple players in consideration and negotiations ongoing, the coming days could be pivotal for Juventus as they look to finalize their new signings.