Nottingham Forest ‘interested’ in Juventus defender amid Tottenham links
Nottingham Forest are ‘interested’ in Juventus left-back Andrea Cambiaso, according to a report.
The 21-year-old has also reportedly caught the eye of AC Milan and Forest’s Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur. Cambiaso spent last season on loan at Bologna from Juventus, making 32 appearances in Serie A and notching up two assists.
He impressed with his performances, so much so that Juventus are “not open” to selling him at this stage, though talks “could develop” later in the transfer window.
That’s according to Italian outlet TuttoMercatoWeb, who say Cambiaso is “liked and not a little” by Forest and their two named rivals for a potential transfer. Tottenham are said to have made a £21.5million offer for the player last week, though talks have not progressed.
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According to Mondo Napoli last week, Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Andrea Cambiaso from Juventus in the summer transfer window.
The report in the Italian news outlet claimed that AC Milan are also keen on the 23-year-old left-back.
Tottenham have made enquiries regarding Cambiaso, who earns £20,000 per week (SalarySport).
Juventus do not want to sell the youngster and value him at €25 million (£21.64 million), according to the report.
It now seems that Tottenham’s Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest have joined the race for Cambiaso.
According to TMW this evening, Forest are interested securing the servcies of the Italian full-back.
The report in the Italian news outlet has mentioned Milan and Tottenham as well as clubs who are keen on Cambiaso, adding that Juventus do not want to sell him.
Tough for Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest to sign Andrea Cambiaso
In our opinion, Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest could struggle to sign Andrea Cambiaso from Juventus in the summer transfer window.
If Juventus do not want to sell the 23-year-old, then it would be hard for Spurs or Forest to get a deal done.
We do not think that the Italian youngster himself would be keen on forcing a move out of Juve this summer.
After all, Juventus are one of the biggest and most successful clubs in Italy and will be determined to win Serie A next season.
And Cambiaso could be part of the Bianconeri’s first team in that quest.
The left-back spent last season on loan at Bologna from Juventus.
He played at right-back and left-back for Bologna last season.
Cambiaso made 25 starts and seven substitute appearances in Serie A.
The youngster gave three assists in those games.
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Aston Villa are keen on signing Nottingham Forest’s Brennan Johnson and Bayer Leverkusen’s Moussa Diaby, but transfer insider Dean Jones has shared his concerns about their pursuit of the duo with GIVEMESPORT.
The Villans had a successful 2022/23 season, managing to qualify for the Europa Conference League, and Unai Emery looks determined to build on that.
Aston Villa transfer news — Brennan Johnson and Moussa Diaby
Jones recently told GIVEMESPORT that Forest are reluctant to let Johnson leave the City Ground this summer as Villa continue to circle.
According to the Evening Standard, the East Midlands club value the winger around the £50m mark, so he could be quite an expensive transfer if his employers do allow him to go in the current transfer window.
£50m is also the amount of money Bayer Leverkusen are thought to want for Diaby, another Villa target.
As per the MaillOnline, the Villans are hopeful of landing the French wide man in a deal that could be worth up to £50m in total.
What has Dean Jones said about Brennan Johnson, Moussa Diaby and Aston Villa?
Jones doubts Villa will be able to splash out £100m on Johnson and Diaby.
Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, the journalist said: “It’ll be interesting to see if Villa will be able to go and stick that kind of money out there for Brennan Johnson. I don’t really see that they can go and do two deals at that level. I know it’s been talked about a bit, but to spend £100m at this point on two players seems a bit out there.”
Are Aston Villa looking at any cheaper options right now?
According to Football Insider, Villa are interested in Leeds United star Wilfried Gnonto, who is unlikely to be as expensive as Johnson and Diaby following the Whites’ relegation to the Championship.
The outlet claims that the Italy international could cost just £20m this summer, so perhaps he could end up being an alternative to Johnson or Diaby.
Elsewhere, a report from CaughtOffside claims that the Villans are eyeing Rennes’ Jeremy Doku, with a move depending on what happens with Diaby.
All in all, it is quite clear that Emery wants to strengthen his attack and has options. But whether Villa can spend £100m on two players like Leverkusen’s France international and Johnson remains to be seen. To reach that next level, however, it may be necessary.
The West Midlands club have at least been able to sign Youri Tielemans, who could prove to be one of the deals for the summer.
He cost them nothing after leaving Leicester City at the end of his contract. As per FBref, the Belgian has ranked in the 84th percentile for progressive passes among midfielders over the last year, so he is someone who has come in and can help his new side to move the ball well.
Villa have managed to strengthen their defence, too, having brought Spain international Pau Torres to Villa Park last week.
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