Juventus to complete Locatelli transfer before moving for Pjanic (reliability: 4 stars)

Representatives of Miralem Pjanic approached Juventus to fast-track the transfer of their client to the Binaconeri.

However, Juve are focused on completing the transfer of Manuel Locatelli from Sassuolo before moving for Pjanic, according to reliable Goal Italia reporter Romeo Agresti.

Juve have tabled a €5m loan offer to Sassuolo for Locatelli, a deal they're confident of closing.

Given that Pjanic isn't like-for-like with Locatelli, the source still believes Juve will move to be reunited with the Bosnian. But Locatelli must be done first.

As a reminder, Barcelona are open to selling Pjanic and several other first team players to trim their gigantic wage bill.