Dusan Vlahovic is in the starting XI for Juventus as they take on their Next Gen team in a traditional pre-season friendly, while fans mock Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku and warn against an exchange.
The Bianconeri have been in negotiations with Chelsea for weeks over a possible swap deal sending Vlahovic to Stamford Bridge in exchange for Lukaku plus a substantial cash sum.
They are discussing how much the additional money would be, with reports they could eventually agree on €30-35m.
Last night, Juve fans held up a banner mocking Lukaku and warning against the proposed move to Turin.
“Lukaku stay in Milan – we already have a second-choice goalkeeper.”
It was referring to the moment in the Champions League Final against Manchester City when Lukaku got in the way of Federico Dimarco’s shot and effectively cleared it off the line.
However, coach Max Allegri’s choices are not necessarily a hint about the transfer market, because several other players are starting today who are also expected to move on very soon.
They include Koni De Winter, who is on the verge of joining Genoa on loan, Fabio Miretti and Hans Nicolussi Caviglia close to Salernitana or Monza.
I wish him to stay in London and to learn some respect towards his employer. He thinks way too much of himself. Should look in a mirror from time to time.
Laziale, I wish you to go to London in exchange for Lukaku.
Lukaku is a proven goal scorer. Vlahovic can do nothing unless it’s a tap in shot.
Leave Allegri. And don’t buy old Lukaku.