Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes could join Juventus over Man Utd
Manchester United were linked with Gomes earlier this week after the player told Barcelona he wants to leave the club.
The Manchester Evening News claimed his transfer request had opened up the possibility of a switch to Old Trafford.
But Juventus have muscled in on a proposed deal by sparking talks with Barca officials at yesterday’s Champions League group stage draw.
The two clubs were put into Group D alongside Olympiakos and Sporting.
According to Italian newspaper Tuttosport, Juve and Barca chiefs met up to discuss a possible switch for Gomes while also arranging their group fixtures.
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Juventus want to loan Andre Gomes from Barcelona for the season
The Portugal international only joined Barca from Valencia last summer but has found form and game time hard to come by.
Tuttosport claim Barca are open to selling the player outright but that Juventus are more keen on a loan deal, with an option to buy at the end of the season.
United manager Jose Mourinho has supposedly earmarked the midfielder as a viable target as he seeks one more addition to his squad this summer.
Andre Gomes scores screamer for Valencia
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Juventus were drawn alongside Barcelona in Group D of the Champions League
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Mourinho has insisted he is not pressuring executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward to dip further into the transfer market after spending £140million on three players.
But the boss would like a fourth addition if an opportunity presented itself.
However, it appears as though their interest in Gomes will come to nothing, unless a late rival bid is launched before Thursday’s transfer deadline.
