Inter Milan & Juventus Battle To Sign €25M Rated Serie A Breakout Star & Canada Striker
Inter Milan and Juventus are going head-to-head to sign Lecce striker Nikola Krstovic and Lille's Jonathan David this summer.
This according to today's print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews. They report that Lecce want €25 million for Krstovic, while David is asking for significant wages and commissions.
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Inter Milan and Juventus are both considering the future of their respective attacks.
For the Nerazzurri, the aim will be to rejuvenate with a younger striker or two. They will be losing the likes of Marko Arnautovic and Joaquin Correa this summer.
Meanwhile, the Bianconeri have yet to resolve the future of Dusan Vlahovic. If the Serb leaves, they will certainly have to replace him.
Inter & Juventus Battle For Krstovic & David
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JULY 05: Jonathan David of Canada celebrates the victory after the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 quarter-final match between Venezuela and Canada at AT&T Stadium on July 05, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by)
According to Tuttosport, one player who is a major target for both Inter and Juventus is Lecce striker Nikola Krstovic.
The Montenegrin international has been at Lecce for two seasons now. And he has impressed more and more with his performances in Serie A.
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Krstovic has hit double figures in the Italian top flight this campaign.
And beyond his goals, the 25-year-old has provided very effective holdup play.
Tuttosport report that Lecce have slapped an asking price of €25 million on Krstovic. An offer worth €20 million plus add-ons could get the job done, though.
Then, if Lecce were to go down to Serie B, the situation could be a lot different.
Meanwhile, Inter and Juventus are both following the free transfer opportunity that is Jonathan David.
The Canadian international wants wages of €6 million net per season at least. Meanwhile, he is reportedly asking for agent commissions as high as €10 million.
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