Sancho-Juve, where are we at: Giuntoli hasn't finished surprising

After the sales of Chiesa and De Sciglio, Kostic, Arthur and perhaps Djalo remain to be placed. Koopmeiners is there, but they are working on another coup

Until the end. Yes: the motto that usually inspires Juventus on the pitch will accompany the Bianconeri also along the final straight of the transfer market. The fans, crowded outside J Medical, were able to pay their first respects to Teun Koopmeiners yesterday, but the conclusion of the most exhausting soap opera of the summer does not close the curtain on the club's summer session. Certainly not on the way out, but - who knows - maybe not even on the way in.

Sancho-Juve, hectic hours

The name in Cristiano Giuntoli's sights, a profile also supported by Thiago Motta, is naturally that of Jadon Sancho, a Manchester United luxury surplus . The operation, however, is anything but simple and at the mercy of the interlocking that characterize the last, frantic, hours of the market: for this reason, in all likelihood, it will only be resolved at the photo finish. But what is the state of the art on the negotiation? Yesterday, Juventus and United updated frequently, since the Juventus technical director presented the Red Devils with an improved offer compared to the previous ones. And this is because, in the meantime, the Bianconeri said goodbye to Federico Chiesa, destination Liverpool . A farewell, less than twelve months from the expiry of the contract, which avoided a divorce on a free transfer in 2025, first of all. Which assured the coffers of Continassa a figure close to 15 million euros, between fixed base and related bonuses. And above all, at least from Sancho's perspective, it has lightened the Juventus wage bill, removing from the list the almost 10 million gross to be paid out externally.

Juve monitors Chelsea

The renewed scenario, in short, has at least partially freed Giuntoli 's hands , who in fact yesterday adjusted the proposal in favor of United. How? By raising the offer for the onerous loan of the English talent, unable to satisfy the Red Devils regarding the obligation to redeem: by doing so, in fact, the Juventus technical director in the eyes of his counterparts across the Channel has increased the guarantees regarding a subsequent redemption, even in the face of a simple right without conditions. The parties have spoken on a call, have put forward proposals and listened to their respective deductions: they are working on a fine line and the same will be done today. With a second variable on the table, not of little importance: Sancho's salary, which reaches 9 million net per season. Also in this case, a compromise must be found, a point of contact that satisfies - or at least does not displease - both parties: Juventus would guarantee coverage of just under half of the salary, Manchester demands an extra effort.

So what? So today we will continue to negotiate, also monitoring the movements of Chelsea , the only other club to have seriously taken an interest in Sancho. The only path identified by the Blues, who are dealing with a long series of redundancies, in turn, is that of an exchange, perhaps putting Sterling on the table: United , for now, has responded rather coldly. So the talks with the Bianconeri continue, secretly hoping to remain the only ones to propose a solution for Sancho, in such a way as to be able to close the deal and, perhaps, even on their own terms.

Giuntoli's market is not over yet

But, there is a but. And it concerns the concept of partially free hands for Giuntoli. Yesterday he solved the most intricate puzzle of the summer with Chiesa, agreed, but he still hasn't finished working on the players on the fringes of Thiago Motta's project. Kostic still needs to be placed, who, with the Fiorentina hypothesis having faded , seems to turn up his nose at the Southampton option, in keeping with an attitude that has characterized his last few weeks. The situation around Djalò still needs to be deciphered, who could leave, but also stay as the fourth central defender behind Bremer, Gatti and Danilo. Above all, Arthur still needs to be placed , one of the elements that weigh most heavily on the budget: no Fiorentina for the Brazilian, the roads that lead to Lazio or Paok are arduous. In the meantime, however, Giuntoli has sold De Sciglio to Empoli. And, indeed, Chiesa to Liverpool, who yesterday put the brakes on and easily overcame the competition from Barcelona, ​​held back by financial limitations. " I'm ready to start a new adventure, but first I want to say goodbye to the fans: thank you for the affection of these years, I will carry you in my heart, and also thank you to the club - the words of the blue before taking off from Caselle airport -. I'm sorry to leave Juventus like this, but I'm really happy for this new experience: my family and I can't wait to start it". Giuntoli's market, however, is not over yet.