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Juventus are edging towards an agreement to bring in Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pape Matar Sarr as they rush to strengthen the squad before the transfer deadline. The Bianconeri have already struck a verbal agreement for the Senegal international in a bid to deal with a worsening shortage of available options in midfield.

Bianconeri find solution for Spalletti

Juventus are now in the closing stages of completing a move for Sarr, with a verbal understanding between the two clubs already in place, according to Sky Sport Italia. The transfer is expected to be completed as a loan deal worth €3 million, with an obligation to buy for €30 million if specific conditions are fulfilled. Those clauses are understood to depend on the player’s number of appearances and the club qualifying for European competition next season.

Juventus stepped up their chase for Sarr after missing out on other leading targets, especially Franck Kessie, who chose to join Atalanta instead. With the Sunday deadline fast approaching, the Juve management moved swiftly to turn their attention to the Tottenham midfielder. The 23-year-old is regarded as a flexible option capable of fitting straight into the tactical setup, while also offering both physical strength and technical reliability.

Thuram injury woes force Juve’s hand

The urgency behind the deal has increased because of the worsening fitness concerns surrounding Khephren Thuram. The French midfielder has not been able to fully settle into the squad because of an ongoing knee problem, and there are now major fears that Thuram could need surgery to fix a patellofemoral syndrome that has troubled him for months. Luciano Spalletti has openly stressed the need for reinforcements, especially with other important players such as Kenan Yildiz and Weston McKennie also set for spells on the sidelines.

De Zerbi confirms Sarr desire to leave North London

In England, Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed that Sarr is among a number of players who have indicated they want a new challenge away from North London. The Senegal midfielder was notably left out of the matchday squad during Spurs’ recent defeat to Newcastle United, a result that has only added to a miserable start to the Premier League season. De Zerbi was clear about the matter, saying that although he rates the player, the club will not block a transfer as long as interested teams meet their financial demands.

Final details remain before Turin medical

With the verbal agreement now in place, attention has turned to completing the remaining paperwork. Juventus want Sarr in Turin by Sunday so that he can undergo medical tests and sign his contract. The club’s recruitment team has been working relentlessly to manage the complexity of the obligation clauses and make sure the financial structure of the move remains sustainable. For Sarr, the transfer would offer a fresh beginning and an opportunity to establish himself in one of Europe’s toughest leagues after slipping down the order at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium under the new setup.