Reports: Higuain agrees Juventus terms

By Football Italia staff

Multiple reports say Juventus have a deal with Gonzalo Higuain, and could even pay the €94m release clause to Napoli.

Rumours began to emerge earlier today that the Bianconeri had made an offer for the striker, who was Serie A top-scorer last season.

Now Sky and Sportmediaset both report that the Argentinian international has agreed a four-year contract with the Old Lady, which would see him earn €7.5m per season, but there have been no talks between the clubs so far.

The Partenopei are hardly likely to want to sell their biggest star to the side which finished above them last season, so the Turin side are planning to offer players in exchange.

In addition to Simone Zaza, it’s reported that Daniele Rugani, Stefano Sturaro and Simone Zaza will be offered to the Vesuviani.

Both Sky and Mediaset report that if, as expected, President Aurelio De Laurentiis rejects all offers out of hand, Juve would even be willing to pay the €94m release clause over two years.

However, there is some debate over whether the clause is valid after June 30, though Gianluca Di Marzio maintains that it is, and could be paid in two installments.

Sky notes that Higuain is not solely focused on Juventus, so could move to the English Premier League if Napoli were to accept Arsenal’s offer of €60m plus Olivier Giroud.

Meanwhile, Mediaset believes that the striker is so determined to leave Naples, he’s considering the possibility of refusing to report for pre-season training.

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