Zaza to replace Giovinco?

By Football Italia staff

Juventus may try and close soon for Sassuolo's Simone Zaza to cover for a potential early departure of striker Sebastian Giovinco.

La Formica Atomica has signed for MLS side Toronto FC in a surprise move that, according to today's edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport, was not appreciated by the Bianconeri club.

While Giovinco would like to finish the season with the Old Lady, the club is considering the option of sending him out early and letting him start the MLS season in March, according to the publication.

This is a position Sky Sport Italia also believe the club have taken, and that they view his early exit as a chance to save on part of his salary in Turin.

Meanwhile, the striker's departure would then, according to the Gazzetta, be covered by an early arrival of Sassuolo player Zaza, who is already the subject of a buyback agreement of €15m for June, should Juve which to exercise that.

The Gazzetta reports that the two clubs have started talk on a January transfer and things may become easier if the Neroverdi can win some points over the next few games to improve their League position against relegation.

The player is said to look positively to the move, but is letting Sassuolo make the decision.

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