Roberto Firmino has no intention of leaving Liverpool this summer, the attacker reports to the Brazilian branch of TNT Sports. English media linked Firmino with a move to Juventus at the end of July, but Fabrizio Romano has denied their claim that any offer was ever made from Turin. Firmino’s rejection makes the chance of a possible trip from Memphis Depay to Juventus all the more real. According to ESPN is the old lady the talks with Barcelona have already started.
Firmino is facing stiff competition at the forefront of Liverpool with Mohamed Salah, Luis Díz, Diogo Jota and summer signing Darwin Núñez. The Brazilian international was not assured of a base place last season and seems to have to fear the worst for the coming year as well. Still, Firmino is not thinking about leaving. “I love this team, this city and the fans,” he said after winning the Community Shield last Saturday, which saw him play for 59 minutes. “I’m here. Of course I want to stay here.”
Juventus are looking for a replacement for Alvaro Morata. The Italians were happy to see the Atlético Madrid striker stay after his loan period last season, but were unwilling to meet the transfer fee of 35 million euros. Romano knows, however, that Juventus have never made serious efforts to bring in Firmino as a successor. According to the transfer market expert, a move to Turin has neither been discussed by agents nor by the clubs themselves.
However, the negotiations on Memphis have started, according to the Spanish branch of ESPN. Xavi does not need the Dutchman at Barcelona, which means that the club is willing to cooperate with a departure with the right offer. The Spanish superpower is reportedly aiming for a bid of at least twenty million euros. Memphis, in turn, will want to be assured of weekly playing time, with a view to the upcoming World Cup in Qatar. The born Moordrechter did ‘just’ score during the last exhibition game of Barcelona (against New York Red Bulls, 0-2 win).
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