Juventus are edging closer to an agreement to sign Tottenham midfielder Pape Matar Sarr, with the Senegal international having accepted the possibility of moving to the Italian club.
The 23-year-old is expected to join Juventus on loan for a reported fee of 2m euros. The proposed arrangement would include an option for Juventus to make the transfer permanent for between 26m and 28m euros, according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano.
However, the deal has not yet been finalised. Tottenham are continuing to push for the agreement to contain an obligation for Juventus to buy Sarr at the end of the loan rather than an option, which would leave the Italian club with discretion over whether to complete the permanent transfer.
Despite that difference, the two clubs are understood to be very close to reaching an agreement.
Sarr has already responded positively to Juventus’ interest, with his decision to give the move the green light becoming known in recent days. The midfielder’s willingness to change clubs follows comments from Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi, who recently spoke openly about the player’s desire to leave the club.
The remaining discussions are therefore focused on the precise terms of the transfer, particularly the conditions attached to the proposed permanent move. Juventus are seeking a loan with the opportunity to sign Sarr for a fee in the region of 26m to 28m euros, while Tottenham want greater certainty that the transfer will be completed after the temporary spell.
Sarr’s move would take him from Tottenham to Juventus if the clubs settle those final details. For now, the structure of the agreement remains the outstanding issue, rather than the player’s willingness to join the Italian side.
Romano’s report indicates that negotiations have progressed significantly, although the two clubs still need to resolve Tottenham’s demand for a mandatory purchase clause. The proposed loan fee of 2m euros and the potential permanent fee have been identified, but the final form of the deal has yet to be agreed.
With Sarr having accepted Juventus’ approach and Tottenham’s head coach having recently acknowledged the player’s wish to move on, the transfer is now at an advanced stage. A final agreement would allow the midfielder to begin a new chapter in Italy, provided Juventus and Tottenham can reach a compromise over the purchase obligation.