Juve: 'Higuain far, Pogba and Bonucci...'

By Football Italia staff

Juventus director Fabio Paratici discussed Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain and the possible need to replace Paul Pogba and Leonardo Bonucci.

Paratici is the right hand man to director general Beppe Marotta and often takes part in transfer negotiations.

He spoke to reporters at an event this evening and was asked about the latest transfer gossip.

“We had gone looking for Higuain before he joined Napoli and spoke to Real Madrid, but failed to reach an economic agreement,” said Paratici.

“Without that, we did not speak with the lad either.”

Should Napoli be worried now?

“No, I don’t think so. All big clubs know that their top players can receive enticing offers. We at Juve, for example, have Bonucci and Pogba who are highly sought-after by many clubs and we have prepared for eventual replacements. That is what Napoli will be doing as well, certainly.

“In any case, Higuain is something far away from us. I hear talk that Napoli like more than one of our players, but I can guarantee that at the moment no offers have arrived and therefore there are no negotiations either.”

Marko Pjaca is continuing to consider his position, as the Dinamo Zagreb winger is leaning towards Juventus rather than Milan.

“He is an authentic talent, young, so it is our duty to follow him closely.”

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