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Guessing he?s the second most-known Carlos Alcaraz in the world. Juventus? search for a new midfielder before the January transfer window closes on Wednesday night has expanded beyond Europe?s top five leagues. And it looks like they are closing in on a potential solution who currently plays in England?s second division.
According to reports from Fabrizio Romano, Sky Italia?s Gianluca Di Marzio and Relevo?s Matteo Moretto, Juventus and English Championship side Southampton are in talks over a deal for 21-year-old Argentine midfielder Carlos Alcaraz. (No, not that Carlos Alcaraz.) The reports also say that there is very much a sense of optimism that Juventus can get the deal done before Wednesday?s deadline and Alcaraz could very well be in Turin within the next 24 hours to undergo his medical exam to give Max Allegri the midfielder he desires before the month of January comes to an end. It will be on an initial loan deal with Romano reporting Juve?s option to buy would be ?higher than £35 million.? Others have reported that the option to buy could cost Juve upward of ?40 million.

.@juventusfc are closing in on @SouthamptonFC midfielder Carlos #Alcaraz. Juventus are confident, currently working to reach an agreement with Southampton. @SkySport? Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) January 30, 2024

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