Juventus defender Gleison Bremer is reportedly hesitant to accept a transfer to Galatasaray, potentially causing the deal to collapse.
Key facts
- •Gleison Bremer is reportedly unlikely to accept a transfer to Galatasaray.
- •Galatasaray allegedly offered Bremer a net annual salary of 8 million euros.
- •Bremer began his preseason training two days early to show his commitment to Juventus.
- •Galatasaray is now considering Bologna's Jhon Lucumi as an alternative transfer target.
- •Bologna is seeking 25 million euros for Lucumi and prefers cash over player-swap deals.
Juventus defender Gleison Bremer is reportedly leaning toward rejecting a transfer to Galatasaray. Although the two clubs reached a preliminary agreement on a transfer fee, the move is currently at risk as the Brazilian international remains unconvinced by the offer.
By the numbers
Player hesitation and preparation
According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Bremer is hesitant about a move to the Turkish club, despite a reported salary offer of 8 million euros net per season. The defender is focused on proving his commitment to Juventus and coach Luciano Spalletti, having started his preseason training two days early to demonstrate his dedication.
Impact on transfer plans
With the potential failure of the Bremer deal, Galatasaray is exploring alternatives within Serie A, specifically targeting Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi. Juventus had hoped to sell Bremer to facilitate the acquisition of Lucumi, though they face challenges regarding Bologna's 25 million euro asking price. Juventus attempted to include midfielder Fabio Miretti in a potential deal for Lucumi, but Bologna reportedly prefers a cash-only transaction.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Sportal.bg.
