Juventus Close In on Pellegrino with Ekhator as Makeweight

A loan swap could bring the Argentine striker to Turin while sending a young talent to Parma.

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What happened. Juventus are working on a deal to sign Parma striker Mateo Pellegrino, with Jeff Ekhator offered as a loan makeweight to facilitate the transfer.

• Pellegrino is keen on the move and fits Spalletti's system.
• Ekhator would go on loan to Parma for development.
• No formal agreement has been reached yet.

The swap could benefit both clubs by addressing squad needs and player development.

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