Juventus Close To Signing Bayern Munich Star In Summer Move?

Juventus are making moves towards improving their squad for next season, with reports that they have opened negotiations with Bayern Munich winger Douglas Costa.

The Brazilian signed for Bayern for €30 million for Shakhtar Donetsk in 2015 but has become a bit-part player this season under Carlo Ancelotti and largely restricted to cameo appearances from the substitute bench.

Costa Bellerin

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Spanish outlet Libero reports that Costa wants out at Bayern after just two seasons as a result of his lack of game-time:

And Juventus appear to be in pole position.

The report says that the Bianconeri have begun talks over the signing of the 26-year old and are confident of landing him for a fee of €25 million.

Juventus are on good terms with Bayern given that the two sides have done their fair bit of negotiating in recent years. Both Arturo Vidal and Kingsley Coman signed for Bayern from Juventus, while Mehdi Benatia made the move from the Allianz Arena to the Juventus.

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Tottenham have also been linked with the Brazil international, who looks a shoo-in to be out the door at Bayern when the summer window rolls around.

Topics: Serie A, Douglas Costa, Juventus, Bayern Munich, Shakhtar Donetsk, Bundesliga

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