Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri values Spanish striker Alvaro Morata highly and has revealed his appreciation of Chelsea’s Oscar.
The Old Lady boss also confirmed his club are negotiating with Atletico Madrid striker Mario Mandzukic, thinks it will be hard to reject a mammoth offer for Paul Pogba and says Carlos Tevez's future is in his own hands.
Speaking in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Allegri underlined his belief that 22-year-old forward Morata is a valuable asset.
Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri values Spanish striker Alvaro Morata highly and has revealed his appreciation of Chelsea’s Oscar.
The Old Lady boss also confirmed his club are negotiating with Atletico Madrid striker Mario Mandzukic, thinks it will be hard to reject a mammoth offer for Paul Pogba and says Carlos Tevez's future is in his own hands.
Speaking in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Allegri underlined his belief that 22-year-old forward Morata is a valuable asset.
“If we must sell Morata, I’d hope that the club takes in at least €70-80m as that is his true value,” he said.
“I think we must look to him and also to [Kingsley] Coman, who is another youngster with exceptional quality.
The Coach revealed that he has asked for a ‘number ten’ attacking midfielder and expressed his admiration of Brazil international Oscar, while explaining the ongoing situation with Mandzukic.
“It’s true that I asked for a number ten,” said Allegri.
“I like Oscar a lot. He’s a player who can make the difference on the European stage as well, which is great as it’s not a given that a great league player can perform in Europe.
“I like him, but I also like Isco, [Javier] Pastore, [Angel] Di Maria and [Toni] Kroos.
“There aren’t many centre forwards in circulation. Mandzukic, Higuain…not many others.
“Mandzukic would be a good element to help relaunch our attack. The contract isn’t a formality, but there is the desire to go forward together.”
As for current Bianconeri stars Pogba and Tevez, Allegri explained that it could be hard to turn down a rumoured large bid for the Frenchman but that it is up to Tevez whether to stay or go.
“This is a club decision and not a managerial one, but certainly it’s hard to say no to some figures.
“But if Paul stays he must do so with the right attitude and without regret, because what we’ve achieved this season is only the beginning.
“It’s up to Tevez whether to stay or not. But I repeat that whoever stays must know that the work for next season will be even more intense.”