THE LATEST JUVENTUS NEWS - THURSDAY 1 APRIL
McKennie, Arthur, and Dybala violate COVID rules
Juventus are set to fine Dybala, Arthur, and McKennie for the party (with anti-Covid violations), at McKennie’s home. The fine will be very high for the 3. Even if Juventus had been first in the standings, it's serious. You have violated the norms in the middle of the pandemic. They show they don't have a shred of intelligence. Juventus, in addition to the fine, are considering possible disciplinary sanctions against McKennie, Arthur, and Dybala: the three are heading towards exclusion from the squad for the derby.
Lyon connection
Paratici is looking at Lyon, with Depay, Aouar, and Cherki among the targets. Depay's contract is expiring and is certainly more accessible than Aouar, a midfielder who has long been at the top of the list of targets. [Tuttosport]
Morata dilemma
Juventus will not redeem Morata, his future at Juventus is hanging by a thread. He has 12 games to prove he is a Juve player. Extending the 10mln loan is the most logical thing, but it is not a foregone conclusion. [Tuttosport]
Bye-bye Chiellini?
Saturday could be Chiellini's last derby. The captain has not yet been contacted by the club for the renewal of his contract. This might suggest that the club wants to move on. [Corriere dello Sport]
Rabiot-Barcelona
Rabiot's mother/agent is in talks with Barcelona However, Adrien must most probably lower his wage demands (currently 7mln) because Barca is not in a position to pay these wages on top of a transfer fee. [El Mundo Deportivo]
PogBack
Paul Pogba would be happy to return to Juventus, Real Madrid is also interested. However, both clubs would not be willing to satisfy United's economic demands for a player who could leave on a free in 2022. [SKY ITALIA]
Aguero - Dybala
Juve is in the front row, with Barcelona and PSG for Aguero. If an offer for Dybala arrives, the club will look into it. Juve needs to make a sacrifice in the market. Dybala's contract expires soon & talks about a new contract are not happening for now. [Gazzetta dello Sport]
Locatelli offer
Juventus are pressing hard to buy Locatelli. [Romeo Agresti]
Dragusin staying
Next week Dragusin should renew his contract. [Romeo Agresti]