Juventus is already laying the groundwork for the summer transfer window, and Roma full-back Zeki Celik is among the players under scrutiny.
The Turkish defender, whose contract expires in June, has yet to reach an agreement with the Giallorossi for a renewal, a situation that has attracted the attention of several clubs, including Juventus.
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According to Corriere dello Sport, the Bianconeri are closely monitoring the player, considering the possibility of acquiring him on a free transfer in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Roma had begun negotiations for a renewal with Celik as early as September, but the gap between supply and demand has remained too wide.
To convince the full-back to extend his contract, his salary would have to be nearly doubled, a demand that created a difficult barrier to overcome.
This gap inevitably opened the door to competition, with Juventus among the clubs most actively evaluating the deal. Until last year, the Turk seemed close to leaving Roma.
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His performances under Mourinho and De Rossi had been inadequate. With Ranieri’s arrival, however, the Turk has resurfaced, demonstrating great reliability in a back three. Under Gasperini, he returned to full-back status, confirming his good form.
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