Juventus winger Nico Gonzalez has emerged as a primary transfer target for Besiktas and several Serie A clubs as the summer transfer window enters its final stages. The Argentine international is widely expected to leave Turin after returning from his loan spell at Atletico Madrid.
According to reports from Italian sports daily Tuttosport, Juventus are actively looking to offload Gonzalez to generate funds for incoming squad reinforcements before the deadline. The Spanish club Atletico Madrid has reportedly explored retaining him under Diego Simeone, but no permanent deal has been finalized yet.
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SubscribeGonzalez resumed individual training at the Continassa base on August 13 following international duty at the World Cup. He was notably excluded from the club's presentation of fringe players at the Allianz Stadium, signaling that he does not feature in manager Luciano Spalletti's tactical plans for the upcoming campaign.
Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas, managed by Vincenzo Italiano, have emerged as a serious contender by preparing a potential loan offer with an option to buy. However, Juventus hierarchy officials firmly prefer an outright permanent sale to secure immediate financial flexibility.
Italiano Eyes Reunion With Gonzalez at Besiktas
AC Milan and Napoli have also registered their interest in acquiring the 28-year-old winger this summer. A potential switch to Besiktas could reunite Gonzalez with striker Dusan Vlahovic and manager Vincenzo Italiano, under whom he produced some of the finest form of his professional career at Fiorentina.
Vincenzo Italiano is keen to bring Nico Gonzalez to Besiktas to recreate the successful partnership they previously enjoyed together at Fiorentina. During their time in Florence, Gonzalez made 86 appearances under Italiano, netting 25 goals and providing 14 assists.
A move to the Turkish giants would also see Gonzalez team up once more with Dusan Vlahovic, with whom he shares 42 combined appearances from their shared stints at both Fiorentina and Juventus. The familiarity with both key figures could heavily influence the player's ultimate decision.
While Sky Sport reports that Besiktas are readying a loan proposal containing an option to buy, Juventus remain steadfast in evaluating permanent offers from other interested suitors. The Serie A giants want a clean break to maximize their budget before the transfer window slams shut.