The agent is working to convince Galatasaray: at Juventus, the Argentine would be reunited with Spalletti, who stripped him of the captain’s armband during his time at Inter following locker-room issues

Whether this remains just speculation or can actually come to fruition will become clear in the coming hours. Meanwhile, Juve is giving it a shot: Icardi’s agent has flown to Istanbul in an attempt to convince Galatasaray (Juve’s opponent in the Champions League playoffs) to loan the striker to the Bianconeri for the second half of the season. It would be a sensational scenario, to be sure, but right now the club is pulling out all the stops to satisfy Spalletti’s need for a No. 9.

Incidentally, Icardi would be reunited with Spalletti after their time together at Inter, a relationship that wasn’t always smooth. The player, however, possesses all the qualities Juve is looking for, including familiarity with Italian soccer—which, as in the cases of David and Openda, doesn’t always allow newcomers to settle in immediately. The rumor is sensational, though it’s not the first time: Juve is trying to bring Icardi back to Serie A.