Juventus-Rome is the supremacy test on the field and on the calciomercato.

At the Gillette Stadium in Boston the bianconeri will face Roma tomorrow in what promises to be an anticipation of the championship fight for the next Serie A championship. The last act of the US tour, in addition to representing an all-Italian showdown overseas, is also a sort of 'rewind' of the challenge of recent years, which could also be repeated in the next championship. Mister Allegri should give space, at least during the match in progress, to Bernardeschi, to make his debut with Juventus, who continues to work on the market to complete the team. The field of the New England Patriots could therefore also be the scene of interesting negotiations between the two clubs. After the surprise departure of Bonucci, now at Milan, the bianconeri are looking for a defender. There is no shortage of alternatives for Allegri, with Barzagli, Chiellini, Benatia and Rugani able to guarantee the necessary safety. Yet the profile of the Romanist Manolas, central to substance but also to perspective, fits perfectly with Juventus needs. Negotiations with Rome for the Greek, however, are not the easiest. And the feeling is that, in the event of an agreement, the white smoke will not arrive soon, despite Marotta can count on the Greek's desire to dress the black and white. Meanwhile, the hunt for the central midfielder able to make the Bianconeri make the leap in quality continues, with the French Matuidi at the top of the preferences of President Agnelli's team, despite the ostracism of Paris Saint-Germain. The roads leading to Emre Can and Matic seem to be more complicated: Can's stay at Liverpool seems certain, while Manchester United is clearly ahead for the Serbian. Despite Bernardeschi and Douglas Costa are two grafts that promise sparks, Juventus continues to work hard to snatch Keita from Lazio: Marotta's offer is around 20 million, enough to think of overcoming Lotito's resistance AND Inter's competition . The arrival of Keita could compensate for the farewell to a South American attacking midfielder: not Dybala, armored by Juventus at any cost despite the Barcelona sirens, but Cuadrado, courted by Inter and by Roma itself - The player could be part of the Manolas deal , but it also interests several European teams.

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Juventus-Rome is the supremacy test on the field and on the calciomercato.