Published 16:40 IST, August 31st 2020

Suarez dials up Juventus chief to discuss Turin move, wants to play with Cristiano Ronaldo

Barcelona outcast Luis Suarez has dialled up Juventus vice president Pavel Nedved in an attempt to secure a move to Turin to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.

Reported by: Minaam Ansari
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appointment of Ronald Koeman as new Barcelona manr has threatened position of several top players at club. With Lionel Messi’s declining relationship with Barcelona board, striker Luis Suarez’s future also hangs in air. Recent reports suggest that Uruguayan international has spoken to Juventus vice president Pavel Nedved amid talks of a move to Serie A champions.

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Suarez transfer news: Juventus looking for Higuain replacement 

Juventus manr Andrea Pirlo has informed Gonzalo Higuain that he is longer in his plans for next season and his contract will be terminated prematurely. departure of Higuain will create a vacancy in striking department with Juventus keen on roping in an experienced poacher up front to accompany Cristia Ronaldo. Besides Higuain, club has also sold Blaise Matuidi to Major League Soccer (MLS) outfit Inter Miami. Bianconeri have also been linked with Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Raul Jimenez to complement Ronaldo. Sami Khedira is also likely to be sold this transfer window.

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Suarez transfer news: Uruguayan to complement Cristia Ronaldo up front?

Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo reports that Suarez and Nedved have been in constant contact over a possible switch to Juventus. Talks are at an vanced st of negotiation and report claims that Barcelona star will soon pair up alongside Ronaldo in Turin. two have been part of one of most intense rivalries when Ronaldo was leing line for Real Mrid.

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Suarez transfer news: Striker arrives for Barcelona training amid Suarez to Juventus talk

Reports suggest that Juventus are keen on sealing Suarez’s signature as soon as possible in order to avoid losing race for his signature. Uruguayan striker is willing to listen to offers before he decides on his next possible destination, having enjoyed successful stints with likes of Liverpool and Barcelona.

Despite transfer talk, Suarez turned up to undergo PCR test that was scheduled for Sunday before team returns to pre-season training on Monday. Barcelona captain and Suarez’s teammate Lionel Messi decided to give it a miss in an attempt to pressure Barcelona board to let him leave for free. six-time Ballon d’Or winner is linked with a move to Manchester City and has left little room for negotiation with Catalan giants.

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16:40 IST, August 31st 2020