According to reports, Juventus may focus on Lazar Samardzic since their efforts to recruit Teun Koopmeiners are getting more difficult.

The Atalanta star has long been considered by the Bianconeri as the main objective for improving the park’s center for the upcoming season. However, as Tuttosport notes, the Old Lady will have difficulty reaching a compromise with La Dea.

According to the source, the Dutchman is currently valued by the Orobici at 60 million euros, a sum that Juventus is extremely unlikely to match.

Furthermore, Atalanta believes they will have enough money to turn down bids for the 26-year-old should they win the Champions League the following year.

Gian Piero Gasperini’s team is now sixth in the standings, but if Serie A were to gain an extra slot according to the league’s coefficient points, then finishing fifth might be sufficient. Juventus may perhaps rekindle their interest in Samardzic. Last summer, the 22-year-old was about to sign with Inter. In January, he was also a strong contender to sign with Napoli.

However, the midfielder is still at Udinese, where they are presently involved in a dogfight for relegation. The Turin-based publication believes that the Serbian international’s future is linked to Carlos Alcaraz, even if it appears that he will depart the Friulian club at the end of the current campaign. Put differently, just one of them will be able to attend Continassa next season.

In January, the Argentine went on loan to Juventus from Southampton. He is available for purchase by the Bianconeri for 50 million euros.

Although they most likely won’t spend this large sum on the 21-year-old, if the young player makes an impression between now and the conclusion of the season, the Italians may be able to work out new terms with the English team.

Teun Koopmeiners

This season he played in total 5 times for 425 minutes for Europa League.

Teun Koopmeiners didn’t score any goal for Atalanta. He procured one assist. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 6th in Europa League. In the last match Atalanta lost 2-1 against Bologna.

Atalanta performance and stats

Atalanta is currently 1st in the Europa League with 14 points.

In the last 6 games, it has won 4 times and drawn twice. In its last match, Atalanta won 0-4 against Raków Częstochowa.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 12 goals and conceding 4.​

Atalanta will play the next match in Europa League against Sporting CP on Wednesday 6th of March in Lisboa. The prediction is Sporting CP winning the match.​

Juventus performance and stats

Juventus is currently 2nd in the Serie A with 57 points.

In the last 27 games, it has won 17 times, drawn 6 times, and lost 4 times. In its last match, Juventus lost 2-1 against Napoli.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 42 goals and conceding 21.​