Juventus and Bologna are closing in on a unique swap deal as the final hours of the January transfer window approach.
According to has Orazio Accomandoboth clubs are moving forward in negotiations over a transfer that would see Emil Holm head to Turin while João Mário moves to Rossoblù. The operation should be structured as a loan with an option to purchase for both players.
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Holm, who has attracted interest from several other Serie A clubs throughout the month, now appears destined for the Bianconeri. Despite competition for the Swedish winger, Juventus made a decisive move to leapfrog the pack and are now set to seal the deal.
The swap would provide Luciano Spalletti with physical reinforcement on the flank, while also giving the Rossoblu the Portuguese winger to strengthen their central options for the second half of the season. The final details are being ironed out, but everyone is confident the deal will be finalized before the deadline.
Kaustubh Pandey I GIFN
