Francisco Conceição has emerged as Juventus’ prime candidate for a high-profile summer exit, with the Serie A giants targeting compliance with UEFA financial fair play regulations.
The 23-year-old winger has attracted significant interest from Premier League heavyweights and Liverpool, both keen to bolster their attacking options ahead of the new campaign.
Juventus are on the verge of announcing the arrival of 18-year-old Bosnian sensation Kerim Alajbegović from Bayer Leverkusen, in a deal initially worth €33 million, potentially rising to €40 million with add-ons. Alajbegović is currently undergoing his medical at Juventus’ Continassa training ground. This acquisition provides Juve with a fresh, promising wide attacker capable of playing on either flank, which directly impacts their decision to consider offloading Conceição.
Conceição, who has contributed 11 goals and 11 assists in 82 appearances across all competitions for Juventus, commands a gross annual salary of €7.04 million under a contract extending until June 2030. Despite his relatively young age, the Bianconeri are prepared to let him go, eyeing a transfer fee in the region of €40 to €50 million. This valuation has caught the attention of both Manchester United and Liverpool, who have already initiated inquiries, according to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport.
The involvement of Jorge Mendes, the influential agent who facilitated the Alajbegović transfer, has been instrumental in communicating to Juventus the interest from the English clubs. Juve’s strategic move to offload Conceição is also influenced by Khéphren Thuram’s injury woes, which have hampered his participation in the club’s pre-season tour, leaving a gap in Juventus’ offensive depth.
For Manchester United and Liverpool, the potential acquisition of Conceição represents a valuable opportunity to inject pace and creativity into their wide attacking roles. A transfer fee around €40-50 million would constitute a bargain for players of Conceição’s caliber, especially given the premium prices of the current transfer market. Both Premier League clubs are actively seeking reinforcement on the wings, making Conceição a perfect fit just ahead of the season’s start.
Should Juve complete the signing of Alajbegović imminently, and if the Premier League sides finalize their targets by mid-August, fans could witness Francisco Conceição making his move to England, adding another exciting chapter to his burgeoning career.