French full-back Patrice Evra has been excluded from Juventus’ squad list ahead of their match against Bologna on Sunday, seemingly adding fuel to the speculation that the former Manchester United star may be returning to the Premier League club.
The 35-year-old enjoyed eight trophy-laden seasons at Old Trafford before departing for Serie A in 2014, where he has continued his impressive trophy haul by winning the Scudetto in his two seasons with the Old Lady.
But if speculation is to be believed, Evra may be set for a sensational return to the Premier League with the Manchester club, with claims that manager Jose Mourinho is keen on him and his influence in the dressing room.
Evra has fallen down the pecking order in Turin with Alex Sandro cementing himself as Allegri’s first-choice left-back.
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Juve boss Massimiliano Allegri claimed previously that transfer speculation surrounding Patrice Evra’s potential exit was affecting the squad, and given his omittance from the squad, it is clear that Evra’s time at the club is coming to an end.
“I won’t talk about transfers, because that is down to the club,” Four Four Two quote Allegri as saying.
“As long as players are at Juventus, they have to be at the disposal of the coach.
“There is some instability created by transfer gossip, so the less we talk about it, the better.
“I am against the January window, as it creates distraction and can destabilise situations during an important month of games.”
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