Roma and Juventus are poised for a clash with colossal implications in the UEFA Champions League fray later this week and will also be entangled in a pair of transfer market battles in the coming months involving Zeki Celik and Marcos Senesi, Corriere dello Sport relays.
The Turk has, a little surprisingly, become a fixture in the final year of his contract. It wasn’t prolonged beforehand because his performances had been up-and-down. Instead, he has thrived under Gian Piero Gasperini. On the other hand, he and his camp ask for slightly less than €4M per year, which would be a top-tier salary for the capital club. Instead, the Bianconeri have a higher payroll. Inter, which are no strangers to making Bosman signings, are also waiting in the wings.
Celik and Senesi have offers from other leagues but seem to prefer Serie A, potentially giving Roma and Juventus an advantage. The entourage of the Argentine is casting a wide net. He’s expected to take his time in making a decision.
His wages are manageable, as he’s making €2M at the moment. He’d fit both clubs’ parameters even with a natural pay bump. Atalanta chase after him a few years ago. He’s likely to flee Bournemouth and has a few admirers, especially in Spain and England.
Both would be fine signings for zilch. The prospective playing time and the result of the UCL race could sway things one way or the other. The Turk has been a minor revelation, but his demands are robust, also considering that, ideally, he’d be a backup behind a stud in a properly constructed team.
