Juventus and Man City Weren’t Close on Cambiaso Deal | OneFootball

The possible transfer of Andrea Cambiaso to Manchester City was a hot topic in January, and while Pep Guardiola is a fan and shortlisted him, the deal wasn’t too close to coming together because of a massive request by Juventus, Fabrizio Romano stated on Viva El Futbol (via SOSFanta).

The Bianconeri asked for €75/80M, while the Premier League giants believed they’d get him for less than €50M. The Sky Blues will try again in the summer. The fullback spoke directly with the suitors. Everything had been agreed upon on his personal terms, but he didn’t push to transfer.

Juventus pursued Ronald Araujo while the Cambiaso saga was ongoing, perhaps anticipating a rich windfall. They were ready to spend big for the Uruguayan defender. He was keen and had informed some of his teammates of the move. However, Barcelona offered him a wealthy renewal with a release clause after Inigo Martinez got hurt, and he took it.

The Old Lady will attempt to retain Randal Kolo Muani from PSG and Renato Veiga from Chelsea and make another attempt for David Hancko. Dusan Vlahovic won’t extend his contract and leave. The Bianconeri contacted Manchester United to propose a swap of loans with Marcus Rashford. The Red Devils had reservations about his salary.

Our Take on Juventus, Manchester City, and Cambiaso

Recent reports suggest that the Turin side doesn’t necessarily need to sell but will consider exorbitant offers. They have struck gold with Timothy Weah as a right-back, and it’s bold to have two super offensive-minded fullbacks, but they could try and see how it goes. They already have a lot of money committed to future moves, and something might have to give.