Juventus 'keen' on summer transfer move for Christian Pulisic

Juventus are ‘keen’ on making a transfer move for Christian Pulisic next summer amid his lack of game time at Chelsea, according to reports.

The Blues winger signed for the west London side at the start of 2019 from Borussia Dortmund, with the then 20-year-old impressing during his time in the Bundesliga.

He joined Chelsea permanently that summer, having spent the rest of the 2018/19 season on loan at his former club.

Pulisic’s first campaign at the Blues saw him net 11 goals and provide 10 assists in all competitions for the side.

The form the USMNT captain showed when the Premier League returned from its break in the season due to the Covid-19 pandemic was particularly impressive.

However, the 24-year-old has been unable to reach the same levels that he did in his debut season in English football, with the American international struggling for game time at Chelsea.

Pulisic has also been affected by injuries in recent years, and his lack of minutes in a royal blue shirt have linked him with a move away.

There was interest in him during the summer just gone, with Premier League rivals Liverpool thought to be keen, but nothing materialised.

Despite this, Pulisic could depart Stamford Bridge next summer, especially if he is unable to make an impact at Chelsea for the rest of the season.

According to CalcioMercato, Italian giants Juventus are thought to be ‘keen’ on a transfer.

A move is more likely to occur next summer rather than in January, with a fee of €35 million being estimated.

It is said that the Serie A side have been ‘fond’ of the player for some time now, and they like the fact that he has the ability to play in various positions up front.

Christian Pulisic in training for Chelsea. (Alamy)

Juventus have already made contact with Pulisic’s agents as they explore a transfer, and he could therefore be eyeing a move away from west London.

He is currently on international duty with the USA, but was unable to feature in their friendly loss to Japan as a result of injury.

If Pulisic was to stay at the club beyond the January transfer window, he will not be the only American to be on the books at Chelsea.

Gabriel Slonina is set to join the club at the beginning of next year from Chicago Fire, having been a target for Graham Potter’s side since the early weeks of 2022.

The goalkeeper recently revealed he made contact with Pulisic when signing for the Blues when he said: "I did give him a message when I was in Chelsea, signing and everything.

"He said he's super excited for me to be with the club and hopefully we can see the field together."