Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are battling for Federico Chiesa’s signing ahead of the January transfer window, according to Calciomercatoweb. Juventus could sell one of their great players to acquire finances to reinforce other areas, with the £60 million-rated Serie A player at the top of the list.
Federico Chiesa’s strong start to the current season gave Juventus hope that the winger was regaining his form. After a rough 18 months at the club due to injuries and a loss of form, worries about his long-term future lingered.
While Massimiliano Allegri continues to elevate him in the club hierarchy, his contract predicament may compel Juventus to make a change. Chiesa will have 18 months left on his contract in January, which is arguably the best moment to cash in because his worth could fall in the summer.
Juventus may explore selling Chiesa along with Dusan Vlahovic, according to reports, and could ask £60 million for the attacker. According to certain sources, the Bianconeri are aiming to renew his contract. With recent events pushing the club to bolster other sections of the team, a sale might provide financial relief.
Chiesa has no shortages when it comes to interested clubs. Liverpool had earlier earmarked him to replace Mohamed Salah and may retain an interest, while Chelsea are also keen.
Some reports also pointed towards Manchester United’s interest in the forward, but at the moment, Tottenham and Newcastle United are vying for his signature. Both Premier League sides are keen to sign an attacker.
The two clubs have lofty ambitions this season and have taken up interesting spots on the Premier League table. Spurs lead the way with a two-point gap over Manchester City and Arsenal, while the Magpies are slowly crawling their way up into the top four.
Strengthening their attacking setup ahead of January will make sense for both sets of managers. Chiesa would certainly improve their attack, and the £60 million-rated Serie A star’s price will also suit their purses. Juventus will get some much-needed cash injection to bolster their midfield, among other areas.
Hence, the Chiesa deal is the one to keep an eye on ahead of the January window. Other clubs could also enter if the conditions appear favourable, but for now, the duo could fight it out for the £60 million-rated Serie A star.