MAURO ICARDI is again a target for Juventus with reports naming Gonzalo Higuain as one player potentially heading to Inter Milan as part of a deal at the end of the season.
A loan spell at Paris Saint-Germain is set to come to an end for the striker given his desire to return to his family in Italy.
Icardi has hit 20 goals in 31 games since arriving in ParisCredit: Getty – Contributor
In fact, some reports state Les Parisiens have already terminated Icardi’s loan stint following claims by his wife Wanda Nara that he is unhappy in France.
Coach Thomas Tuchel had moved away from selecting the Argentine, 27, since the turn of the year – a situation that is said to have baffled the player.
Inter will therefore miss out on the £61million transfer fee pre-agreed with PSG for the permanent signing of Icardi in the summer.
Given Antonio Conte is highly unlikely to bring the striker back into his team when he returns, a new buyer must be found.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Juventus are uniquely placed in being able to afford Icardi and offer him guaranteed shots at winning titles season after season.
The Bianconeri even tried to convince Inter to send him to Turin last summer, offering Paulo Dybala in exchange.
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But PSG secured the late loan signing and the prospect of Dybala heading to Milan once the coming window opens appears out of the question.
A straight cash offer also appears difficult to formulate in the highly uncertain financial crisis currently unfolding due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Therefore as many as three players could reportedly be offered in an exchange deal, InterLive naming Higuain, Douglas Costa and Merih Demiral as the most feasible options.
Higuain, 32, is out of contract in 2021 and has only scored eight times for Juve this season – leading to talk of a move to Athletic Bilbao.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
