Luis Suarez must pass Italian language exam to seal Juventus transfer: Report

Barcelona outcast Luis Suarez is closer than ever to leaving Camp u, according to reports. Suarez has been deemed excess to requirements by manr Ronald Koeman has been linked with a move to Serie A champions Juventus for past week. Recent reports suggest that Uruguayan international will be asked to undergo an Italian langu test to seal a move to Italy. 

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Luis Suarez transfer: Barcelona star to replace Higuain

Juventus manr Andrea Pirlo is keen on roping in Suarez for invaluable experience that he possesses and could pair up well with club ace Cristia Ronaldo. Pirlo lacks confidence in Gonzalo Higuain and has informed him that he is t in his plans. manr has identified Barcelona striker as ideal player to replace outgoing Argentine. 

However, Bianconeri have alrey used up two n-European Union (EU) signings this summer with arrival of fellow Barcelona teammate Arthur Melo and American youngster Weston McKennie. However, latter has been signed on a loan deal from Bundesliga outfit Schalke 04. 

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Italian langu test to seal Luis Suarez transfer?

With n-EU spots alrey filled, Juventus will w have to ensure that Suarez acquires an EU passport to complete his deal. A report by Eurosport suggests that re is a possibility of Suarez being granted an EU passport because his wife Sofia Balbi is a citizen of country. However, in order to acquire passport, Suarez will have to undertake a B1 Italian test, which happens to be a lower intermediate level exam.

With Juventus keen on sealing Luis Suarez transfer, it is very likely that deal could materialise only until end of transfer window i.e. October 5. However, some reports insist that Juventus will t solely cling onto Luis Suarez transfer and have also enquired about Roma's Edin Dzeko and Atletico Mrid striker Alvaro Morata.

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Memphis Depay to replace Luis Suarez?

Koeman has begun preparations for his rebuild to Barcelona attack in absence of Suarez. former Nerlands manr has identified Lyon striker and fellow Dutchman Memphis Depay as Uruguayan international's ideal replacement at Camp u. With Lionel Messi's stay officially confirmed at least for a season more, Barcelona will w look to sign Depay for a reported fee of €27 million ($33 million). 

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