Multiple outlets in Italy are reporting that Juventus and Turkish Super Lig club Besiktas are in direct negotiations over a potential deal for midfielder Fabio Miretti and that the two sides are currently discussing the ‘formula’ of the transfer.
Juventus discussing Miretti sale with Besiktas
Juventus have already added Randal Kolo Muani, Kerim Alajbegovic, Guglielmo Vicario, Jhon Lucumi, Jeff Ekhator and Zeki Celik to their ranks this summer but are still hoping to add a few more signings to the list before the close of the transfer window.
“In general we’ve had a good transfer market, some areas need a few cosmetic changes, others entire restoration projects,” said head coach Luciano Spalletti during a press conference on Saturday.
In order for those new signings to come in, other players must first be sold, and according to the latest updates, Miretti could be one of those players that ends up on the chopping block.
According to reports from various sources on Sunday including Sky Sport Italia’s Gianluca Di Marzio, Juventus are in direct discussions with Besiktas to discuss the sale of Miretti.
Besiktas have reportedly offered a loan deal with an option to buy. The 23-year-old has just shy of two seasons remaining on his current Bianconeri contract, expiring in the summer of 2028, and is reportedly valued in the region of €15m according to Calciomercato.com.
Besiktas are currently under the leadership of Italian head coach Vincenzo Italiano, who joined the Turkish giants this summer following the end of his time in charge of Bologna.
If Miretti is to be sold, Juventus would clear some space and wages from their midfield department and Sunday’s reports indicate that this could clear the path for the signing of free agent Franck Kessie.
