I don't think it would make sense for him to join the team during the summer series, which is pretty short, but agreeing to return is probably a sign that a deal is ready. He has to give himself and Juventus a chance to save face. They can say...
The latest from Gianni Balzarini is that Douglas Luiz's agent is back in Italy and promises Juventus that he'll turn up for training next week. He seems to think Luiz messed up by not showing up and needs to repair his image for his future club...
A few slating him for not turning up for training, I get that view but on the other hand he’s been told he’s not wanted and they want him gone so 🤷♂️
Like being binned by a bird and then having to go round to hers to watch her with someone...
Here’s the run down.
His time at Juventus was a perfect storm of bad circumstances. He was brought in by Massimiliano Allegri, who pushed for his signing and planned to build the midfield around him as a field commander, controlling the tempo...
Gianni Balzarini Watch, 2025!
Gianni Balzarini says that Douglas Luiz is the only player not to report to preseason and Juventus are furious. He says it's unknown whether he's still in Brazil or in Europe, but I'm pretty sure he was in his...
Could this be the next thread to reach confirmed status?
Part of me still thinks the deal would be too rich for us. but maybe Kinnear and co are about to complete a smash and grab raid to kick start our window.
No other teams have had serious discussions with Juventus. This is classic Joorabchian, floating the names of clubs who haven’t bid to maximize personal terms or demand an extra fee for himself.
My goat Gianni Balzarini keeping the dream alive in his latest video:
"Everton is ahead of other teams and clubs in the race. There’s a sense that the deal could be finalized soon."
Average height in the PL is just under 1.83 meters. Everton is 1.85m. James Garner is just about average or a hair under, and below him are just Myko, Ndiaye, Coleman, Alcaraz and Gana.