Juventus has made significant progress in acquiring Tottenham midfielder Pape Sarr following their failed pursuit of Franck Kessie, who joined Atalanta instead. The Italian club and Spurs have reached a verbal agreement on a temporary arrangement, with formal documentation expected to be completed shortly.
According to reports, Juventus will pay a €3 million loan fee while securing a purchase option valued at €30 million. The Turin-based side will cover Sarr’s entire salary during his spell away from the Premier League. Once all remaining details are finalized, the player is expected to travel to Italy for his medical examination.
The transfer addresses multiple needs for both clubs. Juventus has been searching for midfield reinforcements due to an injury to Khephren Thuram, while Sarr seeks increased playing opportunities after losing prominence in manager Roberto De Zerbi’s plans at Tottenham. The move also enables Spurs to create financial flexibility for potential acquisitions, including forward Iliman Ndiaye from Everton.
Juventus has reportedly beaten competition from Monaco and Besiktas to secure the deal. De Zerbi publicly confirmed that Sarr requested to leave the club, indicating mutual agreement on the arrangement. The consensus suggests the transaction is nearing completion and may have already moved beyond the verbal stage.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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