Juventus eyeing Thiago Alcântara move as Paul Pogba alternative | OneFootball

Juventus eyeing Thiago Alcântara move as Paul Pogba alternative | OneFootball

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Phil Costa·20 February 2020

Juventus eyeing Thiago Alcântara move as Paul Pogba alternative

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Juventus are reportedly considering a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcântara as an alternative to Paul Pogba.

The Bianconeri are keen to re-sign Pogba – who won six trophies during four successful years in Turin – with his Manchester United career continuing to sour.


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But according to Tuttosport, Juventus are keen to avoid a ‘summer saga’ and could target Thiago if their pursuit of the Frenchman becomes complicated.

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Thiago’s current Bayern deal expires in 2021 and the Bundesliga club are yet to initiate talks over fresh terms.

A report from Bild last month stated the 28-year-old remains a ‘divisive’ figure at board level after patches of inconsistent form.

Outcast midfielders Aaron Ramsey and Adrien Rabiot could potentially be used as makeweights in any potential deal.