Juventus offered Pep Guardiola £20m-a-year deal, Serie A champions interested in Barcelona full-back and more Juventus Transfer News: June 13, 2019

Hello and welcome back to the Juventus Transfer News round-up for 13th June 2019. We bring you the top transfer stories of the day involving Juventus and here are our top five picks for today.

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#5 Juventus enter race for Barcelona right-back

Semedo could be on his way to Serie A

We start today's segment with news regarding Barcelona right-back Nelson Semedo. The Portuguese has been in and out of the Barcelona team and has failed to cement his place in the starting XI. There have been reports of him being unsettled at the Camp Nou and as such, Semedo has attracted the attention of quite a few European heavyweights this summer. One such interested club are Juventus, who are monitoring the player as a possible replacement for Joao Cancelo, who could be on his way to Manchester City.

It was previously reported that Atletico Madrid were the front runners for the signature of Semedo. Diego Simeone had apparently identified the Portuguese as the perfect replacement for the departing Juanfran. However, according to the latest news in Italy, Juventus have entered the race and will battle it out with Atletico for Semedo's signature.

The Serie A champions have shortlisted three right-backs apart from Semedo to choose from - Danilo of Manchester City, Kieran Trippier of Tottenham and Napoli's Hysaj. However, the Portuguese remains their preferred choice.

Semedo has a release clause of €100 million, but it is assumed that Barcelona will let him go if they receive a bid around €50 million. The Portuguese remains in Ernesto Valverde's plans but has reportedly told Barcelona that he wants to leave this summer. Italian news outlet Tuttosport reveals that the player's agent Jorge Mendes is already in negotiations with Juventus for a potential move.

The Portuguese made 44 appearances in all competitions for Barcelona last season and scored one goal. He averaged 41 passes per game in the league, with a 91.2% pass completion. If he does move to Juventus, he will be an able replacement for Cancelo and could prove to be a shrewd bit of business for the Serie A champions.

#4 Morata confirms Sarri's impending move to Juventus

Morata seems to be convinced that Sarri will move to Turin

Alvaro Morata seems to have confirmed Maurizio Sarri's impending move to Juventus, while speaking in an interview.

The Spaniard has played under Sarri at Chelsea, but it was Antonio Conte, who brought him to Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2017. However, things did not turn out well for either of them as Conte left the club at the end of the 2017-18 season. He was replaced by Sarri, but Morata's form failed to improve and he was ultimately offloaded to Atletico Madrid in a loan deal this January.

Now, speaking to Spanish Media Outlet Sportsmediaset, the Spaniard had this to say:

"Conte and Sarri ? I wish you both, they are great coaches and great men. I hope they both have a good fortune, but maybe a little more than the one who will sit on the Juventus bench.

"If I talk about Sarri? I don't know if he will arrive in Turin, but it seems so, yes ...."

It seems that Morata is convinced that Sarri will move to Turin.

#3 Juventus speed up interest in Roma midfielder

Juventus have set their sights on Nicolo Zaniolo

Tottenham Hotspur were linked with a move for Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo as they looked to strengthen their midfield, ahead of the new season. The Premier League side were keen on the Italian, however, that interest has recently cooled down as Spurs have turned their attention towards Giovani Lo Celso of Real Betis and Sporting CP's Bruno Fernandes.

Following Tottenham's indecision, Juventus have accelerated their interests in the Italian and are looking to seal a deal as soon as possible. Zaniolo made 36 appearances for AS Roma last season, scoring six goals and registering two assists. Still only 19 years old, he has a bright future ahead of him and already looks a settled player. Zaniolo has great dribbling skills and can play either as an attacking midfielder or a right forward, and is quite effective in both roles.

Tottenham had previously submitted a £40 million bid before turning their attention elsewhere. However, Juventus are apparently more interested in a player plus cash deal for Zaniolo.

#2 Ronaldo's presence could cause Dybala's exit

Dybala could be moving away from Turin this summer - due to Ronaldo!

Paulo Dybala enjoyed a fantastic 2017-18 season, however, since the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo last summer, the Argentine's form dropped alarmingly.

Adam Digby, who is the author of the book "Juventus: A History in Black and White", feels that Dybala will not be a Juventus player next season.

While talking to Sky Sports, he had this to say

"I think the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo forced Juventus to play a front three for the most of last season and the only position available to Dybala in that system is wide on the right - that doesn't suit him.

"He is much more comfortable down the middle behind a conventional No 9. And he has really struggled to adapt to that this season.

"It's been his poorest season since he arrived at Juventus in 2015. He only scored three goals in the league and he really is the player that has been marginalised by Ronaldo's presence.

"I can fully see him moving on this summer in search of somewhere he can play his more natural role."

Dybala has bee linked with a move to Manchester United, but he has reiterated his desire to stay at Juventus next season.

#1 Juventus offered Pep Guardiola £20m-a-year deal

Guardiola was offer a massive salary to take the Juventus job

With every passing day, we are inching closer to Maurizio Sarri's appointment in Turin. However, it now appears that the Italian was not the first choice to take over at Juventus. We earlier broke the news that Juventus fans were still hopefully of getting Pep Guardiola for the hot seat, however, Manchester City had bluntly dismissed those rumours. It appears, though, that the Spaniard actually was in Juventus' plans.

Guardiola was offered a huge salary package to manage Juventus next season, according to reports surfacing from Italy. As per the contract put forward, he would have earned a mammoth £20m per year! It was far higher than what he currently earns at Manchester City. However, Guardiola has politely refused the offer and instead, prefers to continue with his project at Manchester City.

The Spaniard has been a huge hit at the Etihad and has transformed City into one of the best teams in Europe on current form. But European success has still eluded him in his three seasons in charge of the Citizens, and maybe that is the challenge he wants to complete before moving on.

As of now, Juventus might have to be content with Sarri for next season.