Juventus have Miralem Pjanic in hand, but Real Madrid are stepping up their attempts to sign Paul Pogba, including Alvaro Morata and Mateo Kovacic.
Today Pjanic’s PR manager confirmed to Bosnian media that Juve have agreed to activate the release clause in his contract and Roma will receive €32m (as the player is reportedly ready to cut his 20 per cent of the €38m fee to 15 per cent).
Juventus have Miralem Pjanic in hand, but Real Madrid are stepping up their attempts to sign Paul Pogba, including Alvaro Morata and Mateo Kovacic.
Today Pjanic’s PR manager confirmed to Bosnian media that Juve have agreed to activate the release clause in his contract and Roma will receive €32m (as the player is reportedly ready to cut his 20 per cent of the €38m fee to 15 per cent).
According to multiple sources, the official announcement will be made over the next couple of days.
Meanwhile, Sky Sport Italia claim Juventus directors will meet Real Madrid on Wednesday to discuss the many issues between the clubs.
The main sticking point is Morata, as Real Madrid have an option to recall him for €30m, but the player wants to remain in Turin.
The Merengues hope to use this situation to their advantage when making an approach for €100m-rated Pogba.
Sky Sport Italia insist Real Madrid are offering €9m per season wages, but agent Mino Raiola is demanding €13m.
They’d also include Morata and midfielder Kovacic in the deal, but Juventus seem to have no intention of selling Pogba.
Pjanic’s arrival should not impact Pogba’s position, as they play in different midfield roles, while Claudio Marchisio is out until November and Sami Khedira beset by injury problems.