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Juventus targets Pellegrini after Celik signing, Roma considers Thuram

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 7:30 PM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Juventus targets Pellegrini after Celik signing, Roma considers Thuram
Summary

Juventus is pursuing Lorenzo Pellegrini following the acquisition of Zeki Celik, a free agent who joined from Roma. Celik was on the verge of signing a new contract with Roma before the unexpected move to Juventus. Sources indicate that Juve aims to add Pellegrini, who is also a free agent negotiating a new deal. In response, Roma may seek Khephren Thuram if they complete the sale of Manu Kone to Manchester United for €60 million. The transfer saga underscores ongoing competition between the two clubs in the current window.

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Key Details
  • •Juventus signed Zeki Celik, a free agent from Roma.
  • •Juventus aims to sign Lorenzo Pellegrini next.
  • •Roma may respond by targeting Khephren Thuram.
  • •Manu Kone's potential sale could influence Roma's moves.
Latest Updates
  • 7:05 AMYahoo Sports — Pellegrini prioritizes Roma, rejects Juventus
  • 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Juventus seek Pellegrini after Celik, as Roma reply with Thuram
What they're saying
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After signing Celik, whom Roma were expecting at Trigoria to start the new season, Juventus has moved to convince Lorenzo Pellegrini, who has been a free agent since June 30th, to join Luciano Spallet...

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After Juventus snatched Zeki Celik, the transfer battle with Roma is set to continue with an approach for free agent Lorenzo Pellegrini, but the Giallorossi could respond with Khephren Thuram.Celik ha...

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