According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Al Ahli have submitted a €30 million bid for Nico Gonzalez, who only joined Juventus less than a year ago. After an injury-plagued and underwhelming season, the Argentine is now open to leaving Serie A and starting over in Saudi Arabia. For Juventus, this could be the key to unlocking the Sancho deal.
Nico Gonzalez Nears the Exit
Nico was signed last August in a deal worth €33 million overall (an €8 million loan fee plus a €25 million obligation to buy). With a contract that costs the club around €5 million gross per year, Juventus see his departure as a way to free up space on the wage bill and avoid a loss on their books.
The 26-year-old winger, who had been reluctant to consider offers, is now reportedly intrigued by the move to Al Ahli, where he would join the growing list of European stars heading to Saudi Arabia.
Sancho Back on the Radar
The possible sale of Nico could fast-track negotiations for Jadon Sancho, who spent last season on loan at Chelsea but has returned to Manchester United unwanted. Juventus have long admired Sancho and came close to signing him last summer before pulling back due to budget constraints.
With Francisco Conceiçao already secured, barring the final formalities, Damien Comolli is prepared to try again for Sancho. The English winger is valued at €20 million by United, but Juventus hope to bring the price down to around €10 million plus bonuses.
How the Attack Could Look
Coach Igor Tudor wants fresh options alongside Kenan Yildiz and new signing Jonathan David. Sancho would offer experience and versatility, while Conceiçao brings flair and creativity. The departures of high-earners like Vlahovic and potentially Nico Gonzalez are seen as critical to funding this rebuild.
For Juventus, the weeks ahead could define not just their summer window but the shape of their attack for seasons to come.
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