Pape Matar Sarr has agreed personal terms with Juventus as Tottenham negotiate a potential permanent transfer.
Juventus have reached an agreement on personal terms with Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pape Matar Sarr, with the Senegal international explicitly keen on completing a move to Serie A. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, negotiations have now shifted entirely to club-to-club discussions as both parties work toward finalizing a structure before the transfer deadline.
Sarr has given his full approval to the Italian heavyweights, indicating his strong desire to start a new chapter in Italy. The 23-year-old midfielder has found his role in North London uncertain, having requested a departure following squad reshuffles under head coach Roberto De Zerbi.
With Juventus actively seeking central midfield reinforcements after an alternative deal for Franck Kessié collapsed, Sarr emerged as a primary target to bolster their engine room. Personal terms were swiftly agreed between the player’s camp and Juventus executive leadership, leaving the final hurdle in the hands of the two clubs.
Spurs Push for Conditional Obligation to Buy
The current discussions between Tottenham and Juventus center around the precise financial formula of the transfer package. Juventus prefer an initial loan structure with a standard option to buy at the end of the campaign. However, Tottenham executives remain firm in demanding a conditional obligation to buy to guarantee a permanent fee.
Spurs are eager to ensure financial certainty, while also managing non-homegrown squad limits as they finalize incoming deals ahead of deadline day. Talks between both boards remain active and ongoing to strike a compromise that suits all parties.
Sarr’s potential departure reflects broader squad restructuring under De Zerbi as Tottenham seek to balance their squad depth following high-profile summer arrivals. With players like Sandro Tonali and Rodrigo Bentancur featuring centrally, sanctioning Sarr’s departure allows Tottenham to streamline their midfield options while freeing up vital registration spots. Both clubs remain in direct contact as they race to complete the deal before the transfer window closes.
