Juventus and Marseille Battle for Edon Zhegrova as Transfer Window Heats Up

Juventus have held fresh talks to sign Edon Zhegrova from Lille, but competition from Marseille remains strong. The transfer is tied to the possible exit of Nico González, who is attracting interest from Atlético Madrid.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Juventus are pushing to add Edon Zhegrova to their squad, holding a new round of negotiations with the player’s representatives this week. Zhegrova, 26, has one year left on his Lille contract and has rejected a renewal, making a summer transfer very likely. However, Juventus need to sell Nico González first, with Atlético Madrid showing serious interest but not yet reaching an agreement. Meanwhile, Marseille are making their own bid for Zhegrova, having already sent a formal offer to Lille, but also without a final deal so far. Lille hopes to cash in now to avoid losing Zhegrova for free next year. The asking price is reportedly between €15-25 million, reflecting his contract situation and performance last season, where he had 8 goals and 7 assists in all competitions despite missing some matches due to injury.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Juventus are reshaping their attack ahead of the new Serie A season after finishing fourth last year, in Tudor’s first full season as a manager. Adding Zhegrova could boost their creativity and link up with new arrival Jonathan David, who left Lille to join Juventus this summer. Zhegrova impressed many in European matches, including against Juventus, raising expectations for his impact. Marseille finished second in Ligue 1 last season and are pushing hard for Zhegrova to reinforce their squad after reaching Champions League qualification. Atlético Madrid, targeting González, finished third in La Liga, showing ambition to strengthen further before their Champions League campaign.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Juventus are set to open their Serie A campaign next weekend against Parma, with sights on reducing the gap to the teams that finished above them last season. Marseille, also preparing for their league restart, hope to sign Zhegrova swiftly to integrate him into pre-season matches and contend for a top-three finish. The outcome of González’s possible move to Atlético—which faces Elche next in La Liga—remains the key for Juventus to seal Zhegrova’s signing. This transfer saga could be resolved in the coming days as clubs rush to complete business before the window closes.