Suarez transfer to Juventus receives green light as Italian outfit step back on Dzeko deal

With Barcelona striker Luis Suarez already been confirmed of Ronald Koeman's lack of preference for him next season, Uruguayan international has been on hunt for a new club. Despite being linked with a return to Ajax or a move to Major League Soccer-based (MLS) Inter Miami, striker has edged closer to agreeing a deal with Serie A champions Juventus. 

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Suarez transfer: Barcelona man to join Juventus?

According to a report by GDS, Suarez transfer to Juventus could materialise sooner than expected. Turin-based outfit are keen on finding a suitable replacement for outgoing striker Gonzalo Higuain. Argentine striker hasn't found preference from newly-appointed manr Andrea Pirlo and has been informed of club's intent to terminate his contract. Besides, club have also sold Balise Matuidi to Inter Miami, while future of Sami Khedira still hangs in loop. 

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Suarez transfer: Uruguayan to pair up with Cristia Ronaldo 

In Higuain's absence, Juventus look to add an experienced personality in squad to pair up well with Cristia Ronaldo. Interestingly, two have never played toger but have instead enjoyed a healthy rivalry when Cristia Ronaldo was with Real Madrid until 2018. 

Suarez was informed of Koeman's idea of t including him in his plans for upcoming season over a phone call. manr was slammed by Real Betis boss Manuel Pellegrini, who believes that former Dutch manr should have informed striker in person and t on a phone call. 

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Football transfer news: Edin Dzeko transfer talks end 

Besides Suarez transfer, Juventus were also linked with signing of AS Roma striker Edin Dzeko. However, Old Lady has w backtracked on its attempt to seal Edin Dzeko transfer and is w solely focused on signing Barcelona man. Earlier reports have suggested that Suarez dialled up Juventus vice-president Pavel Nedved to speak about move. 

Despite Suarez transfer talks linking him to Cristia Ronaldo's Juventus, striker turned up for PCR tests that were conducted before pre-season training began. Uruguayan international was also spotted at Barcelona training, unlike his teammate and captain Lionel Messi who gave a miss in an attempt to force a move away from Camp u. It, refore, seems imminent that Suarez and Messi won't don Barcelona shirt from next season. 

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