Juventus see West Ham United’s Guido Rodriguez as a stop-gap solution until the summer, when they hope to get Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United.
That’s according to Gazzetta dello Sport. They cover the situation today and how Juventus’ January transfer business is closely tied to their long-term goals.
They want to sign a ‘top-notch midfielder’, and the Newcastle star is at the top of the list. The idea of buying him has ‘taken shape’ but it is difficult to get done right away. Not impossible, but difficult.
It would be easier for them to start building towards it now and wait until the summer. With that as the plan, they need to find a stopgap to immediately strengthen midfield this month. Step forward Guido Rodriguez.
The West Ham man is ‘on the rise’ at the Italian club because he offers quality at a good price. The midfielder is also seeking playing time ahead of the World Cup. That means there’s a deal there to be done and Juventus would see a loan as a ‘good opportunity’.
It would allow them to solve their midfield issue in January and leave them free to make the investment they need in the summer as well. Thus, the idea is taking shape, sign Rodriguez from West Ham now while working to get Tonali out of Newcastle in the summer.