Luis Suarez transfer to Juventus OFF, confirms director Paratici amid Atleti talks

Barcelona outcast Luis Suarez's future continues to be in limbo with striker yet to agree to join a new club after Ronald Koeman made it clear Uruguayan isn't a part of his plans. Uruguay international was closely linked with a move to defending Serie A champions Juventus. However, Bianconeri's sporting director has w ruled out any prospective Luis Suarez transfer to Italy. 

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Juventus director rebuffs Luis Suarez transfer talks 

Luis Suarez undertook an Italian langu test to acquire a European Union (EU) passport in an attempt to ply his trade at Allianz Stadium. Rules stipulate that a team can sign only two n-EU players in a transfer window. Andrea Pirlo has already roped in Brazil midfielder Arthur Melo and USA international Weston McKennie to fulfil that quota.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Juventus director Fabio Paratici has w rubbished any furr developments in Luis Suarez transfer. Juventus director has claimed that Luis Suarez should t be counted in possible arrivals at club. He cited  ermous time it takes to acquire a passport as main reason y gave up on deal. 

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Luis Suarez transfer to Atletico Madrid? 

Paratici claims that in event Luis Suarez transfer does materialise, club will find it difficult to register striker for Champions League. Juventus' main focus has been a Champions League triumph over past few seasons. Juventus director has confirmed that club did think of sealing Luis Suarez transfer earlier.

lengthy schedule to acquire a passport, though, has forced club to drop idea. Meanwhile, 33-year-old Barcelona outcast has also been linked with Atletico Madrid. Diego Simeone reportedly wants an experienced striker to lead lines at Wanda Metropolita and Luis Suarez could just be perfect fit for Argentine tactician.

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Football transfer news: Paratici hints at or options apart from Dzeko 

Meanwhile, Juventus w look to sign AS Roma striker Edin Dzeko. Bosnian international was reported to be closer than ever to joining Turin-based outfit and has been touted as ideal replacement for Gonzalo Higuain who was released on Friday. Argentine striker has joined Major League Soccer (MLS) side Inter Miami. 

However, Juventus director claims that Dzeko isn't only option club is looking at. Paratici insists that club will sign just one striker this summer and y will proceed calmly. He cited remaining 15 days for transfer window to end as sufficient to rope in a decent centre-forward. 

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