Following their 4-1 humbling to Real Madrid in the Champions League final just over a week ago, Juventus are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of another push for domestic and continental glory, next season.
And Bayern Munich's Douglas Costa appears to be part of Max Allegri's plans.
The Brazilian winger has been linked with a move away from the Bundesliga champions for most of the year, with manager Carlo Ancelotti willing to let the former Shakhtar Donetsk attacker leave the Allianz Arena, this summer.
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According to Italian football writer and transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Juve have prioritised the signing of Costa and the winger's agent, Junior Mendoza, reportedly arrived in Turin today at the Italian champions' headquarters to discuss a deal with the Bianconeri's executive director, Beppe Moratta.
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According to Di Marzio, Bayern are demanding €50 million for Costa, with the Brazilian wanting a deal worth €7 million-a-season after taxes.
Costa, once thought of as one of the most promising young players in world football, struggled for first team action under Carlo Ancelotti, last season, making just 23 appearances for Die Roten, starting only 14 games.
The 26-year-old winger appears to have played his last game for Bayern. Images: PA
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Now the 26-year-old is favouring a challenge away from Bavaria as he seeks to revive his career.
Members of the Bayern hierarchy were not pleased with an interview Costa gave in February in which he admitted to being unhappy at the German champions. Coupled with his lack of playing time, this made the decision to allow Juventus attempt to broker a deal for the Brazilian a lot easier.
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A deal for Costa would represent a reversal of the transfer business usually conducted between the two clubs, with Kingsley Coman and Arturo Vidal trading Turin for Munich in recent years.
(H/T Goal)
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