Juventus hold talks with Roma over player swap

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Juventus and Roma are in talks over a potential swap deal this summer, and it’s not just Federico Chiesa and Tammy Abraham.

Italian outlet Sport reports that Chiesa is a target for Roma coach Daniele De Rossi, while surplus Giallo Rossi striker Abraham is also being watched by Juventus.

The Englishman has been playing his football at the Stadio Olimpico since making the move from Chelsea in 2021. His contract with the Giallorossi is valid until 2026.

As the source tells it, Roma values the striker at around 30 million euros, while Juventus would like to sign him on an initial loan deal.

Nevertheless, the main hurdle remains Abraham’s wages. He currently collects 6 million euros per year, but the Romans have been able to count on the Growth Decree to lower the cost.

Moreover, the pink newspaper believes Chiesa is now binding his time as he awaits a more attractive offer, possibly from abroad.

Chiesa is reportedly eyeing a move away from Juventus this summer and is waiting for offers from abroad, but UFABET is aware of De Rossi’s demands and has not ruled out a move to Rome’s Stadio Olimpico.

While the Bianconeri want Abraham to be a back-up striker to Dusan Vlahovic, they are likely to sell Arkadiusz Milik this summer.

In addition to these two, Roma are also interest in Argentine attacking midfielder Matias Sule and Brazilian defensive midfielder Arthur Melo, while Juventus also want Stephan El Shaarawy to replace Chiesa and have inquired about the possibility of acquiring Italian national team defensive midfielder Bryan Cristante.