Transfer Talk: Manchester City eye River Plate star Nicolas de la Cruz

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Manchester City eye River Plate star

River Plate are still digesting their defeat to Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores final last week, but the aftermath could get worse for the Argentine side if you believe Marca, who report that Manchester City are preparing to bid for 22-year-old Uruguayan midfielder Nicolas de la Cruz.

De la Cruz has been in sensational form for River Plate in the last few months following a disappointing first year following his move to the Argentine giants from Liverpool Montevideo, and his form has attracted admiring glances from Pep Guardiola.

Marca are reporting that City have already been in touch with River Plate and are preparing a bid of €25 million. His release clause is set at €22m.

De la Cruz has scored four times and contributed four assists in nine league games, and he scored three times as River Plate marched to their second consecutive Copa Libertadores final.

Juventus send for Chelsea’s Emerson

Italian champions Juventus are seeking defensive cover on the flanks and they’re focusing their efforts on luring Chelsea full-back Emerson Palmieri away from Stamford Bridge, according to Italian title Calciomercato.

Emerson could add vital cover the Bianconeri’s backline, though he has enjoyed plenty of first-team football under Frank Lampard this season. The Italian international has played eight league games and once in European action for the Blues this season, and the 25 year old might not want to risk regular football for a spot of bench warming in Turin.

Emerson’s contract runs out in 2022, which is why Juve sporting director Fabio Paratici has been in touch with the Londoners to scope out the potential for a move.

Tap ins

— Borussia Dortmund have ruled out selling England hotshot Jadon Sancho in the January transfer window, according to the Daily Mail. The winger has been the subject of intense speculation about a possible return to England, particularly after he was substituted against Bayern Munich in the first half against Bayern Munich, and then forced to start the midweek clash with Barcelona on the bench. Manchester United have been among the clubs leading the chase for the youngster, but Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has ruled out a departure, insisting any issues between the club and player have been resolved. 

– AC Milan have a Leo Duarte-shaped hole to fill in the centre of their defence after the Brazilian was ruled out for four months, and Calciomercato believe the Rossoneri are set to raid Juve for central defender Merih Demiral. The 21-year-old has struggled to hold down a first-team place at Juve under Maurizio Sarri but was sensational last season for Sassuolo. The Turkey international is believed to be priced at an eye-watering €36m. 

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