Juve-linked Gonzalez omitted from Fiorentina squad
Fiorentina left winger Nico Gonzalez out of its squad for the Europa Conference League clash with Puskas Akademia amid suggestions he is close to joining Juventus.
Gonzalez is reportedly a top target for new Juve manager Thiago Motta, with the Bianconeri expected to sell Federico Chiesa and bring in another wide player.
The Argentina international joined Fiorentina in 2021 and has become one of its foremost attacking threats, contributing 12 goals and two assists in 29 league appearances last term.
However, he was left out by new boss Raffaele Palladino as Fiorentina started its Serie A campaign with a 1-1 draw at Parma last week.
He will also play no part when they host Hungarian side Puskas Akademia at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in the first leg of their play-off tie.
La Gazzetta dello Sport reported Juventus submitted an improved bid of €32million for Gonzalez this week, with the 26 year-old believed to be keen on the move.
