Francisco Conceição has become the most sought-after player by Juventus for a potential exit this summer, as part of a strategy to meet UEFA's financial requirements. The interest from Manchester United and Liverpool in the 23-year-old winger intensifies as the Bianconeri prepare to present Kerim Alajbegović, a young Bosnian winger who arrived from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal that could reach 40 million euros. Alajbegović is currently undergoing medical examinations in Continassa.
The arrival of the young talent, along with the injury problems of Khéphren Thuram, which prevented him from participating in Juventus' pre-season, has led the club to consider selling Conceição as a way to generate revenue. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Portuguese player has a record of 11 goals and 11 assists in 82 games for Juventus, and his contract, which guarantees him a gross annual salary of 7.04 million euros, runs until June 2030.
Juventus expects to receive between 40 to 50 million euros for Conceição, who is attracting attention from Premier League clubs, with Liverpool and Manchester United making inquiries about his availability. This information was communicated to Juventus by Jorge Mendes, the agent who also facilitated Alajbegović's transfer.
Following the completion of the deal with Alajbegović, Juventus may find itself in a comfortable position to sell “Chico.” With Premier League interest at a high, the two English giants have an evident need to strengthen their wings before the start of the new season, and a fee between 40 to 50 million euros could be considered a bargain.
If the main targets of both teams align by mid-August, it is quite possible that Conceição will make his debut in England before the start of the Premier League. The situation is evolving rapidly, and the coming weeks will be crucial in determining the player's future and the impact he will have on the dynamics of the interested teams.
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