CM EXCLUSIVE: Juventus and AS Roma eye Benfica target
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As reported by calciomercato.com’s expert Fabrizio Romano, the 18-year-old forward Gabriel Jesus is becoming a veritable starlet in his home country Brazil. Currently playing for Palmeiras, the youngster is also a member of the Under 23 national team, and will participate to the next Olympic Games. A typical target man, Gabriel Jesus has been observed for months by Juventus’ scouts, but he is also a target for AS Roma Sporting Director Walter Sabatini, who has already shown his ability regarding the Brazilian young talents during the negotiation for Gerson. The main problem about Gabriel Jesus is his ownership: as it often happens in Brazil, Palmeiras only hold the 30% of the player, and would like to increase their rights to obtain over 10 million euros for his transfer. Moreover, the young South American player is also a target for Benfica.
