Juventus Transfer Market: Teun Koopmeiners May Follow His Former Teammate
Bournemouth could also be a possibility for Teun Koopmeiners. In fact, during the negotiations that brought Michele Di Gregorio to England, Juventus and the Cherries reportedly also discussed the Dutch midfielder, who is considered one of the players who could be let go to free up space in the midfield.
The former Atalanta player continues to struggle and failed to make an impact even on the first day of the season against Frosinone, when he came off the bench but was unable to change the course of the game. At the moment, however, no concrete offer for the player has reportedly reached Juventus.
There have been some inquiries from Saudi Arabia, but this option appears difficult to finalize for now, especially since it would be necessary to convince Koopmeiners to accept the move. A loan move also remains a possibility, although the Dutchman’s high salary, combined with his recent lackluster performances, poses an obstacle for any potentially interested clubs.
Koopmeiners’ situation is part of a broader picture of difficulties Juventus is facing regarding player sales. Juventus management aims to finalize at least four or five outbound transfers by September to ensure financial sustainability, but the transfer market is struggling to gain momentum. The Dutch player, acquired for over 55 million from Atalanta and who never truly made his mark in Turin, is now valued at just over 30 million: a significant drop in value that further complicates negotiations.
In recent weeks, Newcastle had made a concrete inquiry about the midfielder after selling several midfielders, including Tonali. The Magpies had added Koopmeiners to their shopping list, but no official offer appears to have been made at this time. Previously, Bologna had also tried to include him as part of the deal for Jhon Lucumí, asking Juventus to loan the Dutchman while covering about half of his salary—following the model of the Castro-Dovbyk deal with Roma. This proposal caught the Bianconeri off guard, as they were reluctant to use Koopmeiners as a bargaining chip.
Meanwhile, Juventus has identified Franck Kessié as the ideal player to strengthen Spalletti’s midfield, and the Dutchman’s departure appears to be a necessary step to make room for the Ivorian. The former Milan and Atalanta player, now a free agent after three years in Saudi Arabia with Al-Ahli, reportedly turned down a new offer of 10 million euros per year in order to return to Italy and wear the black-and-white jersey. Acting as a bridge between the parties is sporting director Frederic Massara, who built a solid relationship with Kessié’s agents during their time together at Milan.
