Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus is discussed in the Italian media on a daily basis as Juventus remain interested in the striker.
Giovanni Branchini, the agent who was authorised to negotiate the 22-year-old’s move to Europe, told Calciomercato it’s possible for the Turin club to sign the Brazil international.
TuttoMercatoWeb states Pep Guardiola doesn’t want to sell the player, but Financial Fair Play (FFP) restrictions could force City to raise cash by allowing Jesus to leave.
UEFA have handed the Etihad club a two-season ban from European competitions, which is the subject of an appeal.
Jesus, on the other hand, doesn’t close the door to joining Juve as he’s ‘very interested’ in the prospect of playing in Italy.
TMW states the Coronavirus pandemic could have an impact on players’ fees in the next transfer window. They reckon Jesus’ valuation could drop from €70m to €40m.
It’s claimed the contacts (most likely between Juve and Jesus’ camp) are quite advanced and negotiations have started, but everything will depend on how things related to football will develop in the coming weeks and months.
Calciomercato also discusses Juventus’ interest in the City forward and talk about Douglas Costa’s situation at the club.
They state the Old Lady view Costa as the ‘right card to activate’ an operation to sign Jesus. Costa has attracted interest from PSG, City and Manchester United, while Guardiola would have wanted the winger at the Etihad for sometime now.
Although Calciomercato mention Guardiola is an admirer of Costa, there’s no indication that City are interested in doing a swap deal with Juventus involving Jesus and Costa.
