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Juventus and Milan Not Making Progress for Lewandowski
TL;DR
Juventus and Milan are not making progress in signing Robert Lewandowski, as both clubs have hesitations regarding his wage demands. While Milan is slightly more open to the deal, internal disagreements persist.
Key points
- Juventus and Milan are considering signing Robert Lewandowski
- Juventus finds his wage demands too expensive
- Milan is divided on pursuing Lewandowski
- Pini Zahavi met with both clubs in Italy
- No decisive steps have been taken by either club
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Juventus and Milan Not Making Progress for Lewandowski
The agent of Robert Lewandowski, Pini Zahavi, recently spent a few days in Italy to talk with Juventus and Milan. Neither of the two Serie A powerhouses took a decisive step toward signing the Polish legend, Fabrizio Romano reports (via SOSFanta).
The Bianconeri consider his requests, primarily the wages, too expensive. They are in a holding pattern at the position, waiting to sort out whether Dusan Vlahovic and Jonathan David will still be with them.
Milan are slightly ahead of Juventus for Lewandowski, as they didn’t scoff at his demands. However, their front office is rarely in lockstep on most matters. They are divided on whether to proceed in this case as well. Not every official is fully convinced of doing the deal.
The marksman has been offered a renewal at a lower rate by Barcelona. He has also drawn proposals from the MLS and Saudi Arabia. The Middle Eastern league offers the largest contract.
Zahavi has also informed the two Italian sides that David Alaba will most likely leave , as his deal is running out. He has featured just 14 times this campaign due to a few calf injuries and the competition. His salary is massive, as he’s been earning €10M net during his time in .
Q&A
Why are Juventus and Milan hesitant to sign Robert Lewandowski?
Juventus finds Lewandowski's wage demands too high, while Milan's front office is divided on the decision to pursue him.
What are the current positions of Juventus and Milan regarding Lewandowski's transfer?
Both clubs are in a holding pattern, with Juventus waiting on the status of Dusan Vlahovic and Jonathan David, while Milan is not fully united on moving forward with the deal.
Who is Robert Lewandowski's agent and what role did he play in the negotiations?
Robert Lewandowski's agent, Pini Zahavi, visited Italy to discuss potential transfers with Juventus and Milan, but no significant progress was made.
