Is a sensation brewing? Juventus set to sign Mauro Icardi

Juventus have entered the race for Galatasaray striker Mauro Icardi and have already made a concrete offer to the Argentine. According to Sky Sport Italia, the Turin club is prepared to offer the former Inter captain an 18-month deal.

Icardi's contract with Galatasaray expires at the end of the current season, and Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti knows the forward well from their time together at Inter.

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It's reported that negotiations with the Argentine began after it became clear that Juventus' primary target, Jean-Philippe Mateta, was on the verge of moving to Milan. However, time is running out for Juventus: the winter transfer window closes on February 2 at 20:00 Central European Time.