Juventus have entered talks with Chelsea midfielder Jorginho’s agent about a possible switch to the Serie A side, according to The National. The UAE based newspaper claims Maurizio Sarri’s side would be keen on snapping him up for €40m (£35m).
The Italian international was signed for £50m from Napoli in 2018 but he will be 29 in December, and supporters on Twitter feel there are young players who could fill his shoes:
Sell him.
Sell him now.
He is good but we are not much in need of him.— Maleek Cheek (@BKingsley) May 6, 2020
Sell him, we have Billy who’s an upgrade on him
— Jonathan (@jonathanmupaal2) May 7, 2020
Let them take him ?
— Chike Menuba (@menubachike) May 6, 2020
Jorginho is worth as surplus to the team, don’t sell now. Give him 1-2yrs more
— Victor (@Ovee74) May 6, 2020
Uncle sarri masterclass.
— Vyze (@Vyze20) May 6, 2020
Why am I not surprised?
He’s Sarri’s boy after all— Headlandfash (@headlandfash) May 6, 2020
on my knees
— ?☠️ (@renanzinqzsj) May 6, 2020
The Gilmour era is being ushered in slowly
— Thoros of Myr (@Blitzcreek1) May 6, 2020
Sell him bring in ampadu. Spend the money on auba
— KRB2 (@KY13RB) May 6, 2020
I am not sure Juventus will be able to afford Jorginho, Marina will not sell him for less than 70 mil.
— nishantGupta (@nishantg100) May 6, 2020
Certainly, the likes of Billy Gilmour and Ethan Ampadu could replace Jorginho, considering their undoubted talent, but manager Frank Lampard is likely to be more hesitant.
The Chelsea boss handed the Italian the vice-captaincy and he has praised the midfielder’s leadership skills. He will be reluctant to lose someone from the dressing room with such influence and experience.
Lampard has certainly done more than any other manager to bring through youngsters at the club, but he will know a balance will be needed in order to start challenging for trophies.