Juventus director Beppe Marotta locks down Hernanes, Paulo Dybala and 16-year-old sensation Moise Kean.
The Bianconeri host Pescara this evening, follow the action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG.
Marotta spoke to Mediaset Premium before kick-off and was asked about reports Genoa are trying to sign Hernanes in the January transfer window.
Juventus director Beppe Marotta locks down Hernanes, Paulo Dybala and 16-year-old sensation Moise Kean.
The Bianconeri host Pescara this evening, follow the action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG.
Marotta spoke to Mediaset Premium before kick-off and was asked about reports Genoa are trying to sign Hernanes in the January transfer window.
“Hernanes is our player and at this moment it’s all newspaper gossip, as we haven’t started any negotiations with Genoa.
“We were interested in Gundogan, but he was sold to another club and we are happy with the players at our disposal. Not every negotiation can reach a successful conclusion, but a good management team must be prepared to go down different paths.”
Juve are eager to get their star names under lock and key, particularly Argentine sensation Dybala.
“We have already met with Dybala, talked about the present and the future. There are players who proved they deserve an improved contract and it’s only fair to recognise that. We are close to a renewal.”
Gonzalo Higuain was jeered in Argentina this week and then dropped to the bench, so has that hurt his confidence?
“Higuain is a very experienced player and knows full well that he is wearing the Juve shirt tonight, so can forget about those jeers in Argentina,” shrugged Marotta.
“There is squad rotation, but it’s important to remember these players take part in 60 games per season, so they have to be allowed a rest occasionally. Neto gives us a great deal of confidence.”
The director general was also asked about 16-year-old striker Kean, who is still negotiating his first professional contract with the club.
“There has always been an open and honest rapport between Juventus and Mino Raiola. Kean has many years ahead of him and playing for Juventus has to be a source of great pride. Where better could he end up?
“I think a good agent has to make his client realise that money is a complementary factor and not the essential element.”