Juventus Set to Pay €20m for Trubin Transfer
Juventus are poised to pay a reported €20m for Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin, as they continue to pursue a new stopper ahead of the new season.
The Italian champions have been searching for a replacement for last season's number one, Michele Di Gregorio, and had initially targeted a move for Liverpool's Alisson Becker, who is familiar to head coach Luciano Spalletti from their time together at Roma.
However, the deal for Becker did not come to fruition, and Juventus instead turned their attention to Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez. But the Bianconeri are reportedly struggling to agree a fee with the English club, with Villa holding out for a sum in the region of €12m-€15m.
Juventus have lined up a series of alternative options, including Tottenham's Guglielmo Vicario and Parma's Zion Suzuki, with both players reportedly available for a similar price to Martinez.
The latest name to appear on Juventus' goalkeeping shortlist is Trubin, who is 24 years old and has been in fine form for Benfica. However, the Bianconeri will have to pay a premium to secure his services, with a fee in the region of €30m reportedly required to lure him away from Lisbon.
Juventus are keen to upgrade on Di Gregorio, who struggled with form and injuries last season. The Italian champions are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season, and a new goalkeeper is a key priority.
The signing of Trubin would be a significant coup for Juventus, and would likely be seen as a statement of intent by the club. However, the reported €20m fee is a significant sum, and will likely be a major factor in the club's decision-making process.
Juventus are still waiting to hear back from Benfica regarding the availability of Trubin, and a deal is yet to be agreed. The Italian champions are likely to continue to pursue the Ukrainian goalkeeper in the coming days, with the transfer window set to close on September 1st.
Source: Yahoo Sports