The Bianconeri are negotiating with Crystal Palace on a deal worth 33 million euros, combining a loan with a mandatory buyout clause in the event of a Europa League spot. The Moroccan, however, could leave on a straight loan

Juventus is pushing for Jean-Philippe Mateta, but not at any cost. The Bianconeri haven’t reached an agreement with Crystal Palace yet, but recent talks have strengthened the idea that a deal can be struck by meeting halfway on the structure and the total amount. Mediators are working to bring the Old Lady and Palace together, with their starting bids at 30 million and 40 million, respectively. Translation: 33 million euros between the loan fee and a mandatory buyout clause in the event of European qualification, plus bonuses. But to reach a deal—possible but not yet a foregone conclusion—there is another hurdle to overcome: the hefty commissions demanded by the agents. An obstacle that is not insurmountable on paper, but not a mere formality either, according to reports. Juventus wants to provide Luciano Spalletti with an additional striker—one who is physically imposing and possesses different characteristics from those of David and Openda—to replace the injured Dusan Vlahovic (out until mid-March) and give the coach a different weapon to settle matches where aerial ability can be a decisive factor. Mateta is the striker who is most convincing for both the present and the future, but everything comes at a price.

alternative el-nesyri—  So, on one hand, Comolli is insisting on completing the Mateta puzzle, but on the other, he is keeping a possible six-month loan alternative on the back burner. In that case, the replacement of Vlahovic (who is ready to leave) and the pursuit of the Frenchman would be postponed until the summer, as he will be even closer to the end of his contract with Crystal Palace (2027) by July and consequently command a lower price. Evaluations are ongoing. The alternative to Mateta is increasingly Youssef En-Nesyri, who is set to return to Turkey from the Africa Cup of Nations. The Moroccan wants to leave Fenerbahçe and is available on a dry loan until the end of the season. Interest in the former Sevilla player is reportedly on the rise, as is the competition—starting with Napoli, Juventus’s next league opponent.