In a sudden turnaround, it’s reported Roma have beaten Juventus to the signing of FC Dallas defender Bryan Reynolds.

The Giallorossi had been the first to chase him down several weeks ago, then Juve emerged as the favourites, sending him on loan to Benevento first.

They had to take this step, because the Bianconeri have already filled their non-EU slots.

However, there were delays in getting the deal done and FC Dallas were more inclined to work with Roma than Juventus.

The path has reportedly been set for FC Dallas full-back Bryan Reynolds, who will be signed by Juventus and loaned out to Benevento until at least June 2021.

Tuttomercatoweb reports the USA U23 international is on the verge of securing a move to Italy, with Juventus close to reaching an agreement with Dallas and the player.

The 19-year-old is expected to be sent on loan at Benevento for the remainder of 2020-21.

According to the outlet, the loan deal will be automatically renewed for the 2021-22 season if the Streghe stays up.

Crotone are in talks with the Houston Dynamo to bring defender Aljaz Struna back to Serie A, claim Sky Sport Italia.

According to Sky transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, the negotiations are already in full swing.

It would be a permanent move and not a loan deal.

The 30-year-old centre-back is a Slovenia international and no stranger to Italy, having played there since 2012 with Palermo, Varese and Carpi.

Struna was sold to Houston Dynamo in January 2019 for €0.5m.

He made 49 appearances for the MLS club in all competition.

Benevento director of sport Pasquale Foggia confirms they are in talks with Juventus for FC Dallas talent Bryan Reynolds, but ‘I can’t say it’s a done deal.’

The full-back cannot join Juve in January because the Bianconeri have already filled their quota of non-EU players.

Therefore, he’d be signed in synergy with Benevento and remain there for six months before being ‘sold’ to Juventus in June.

Inter are increasingly the favourites for Atalanta outcast Papu Gomez, with reports of a basic agreement with the player, but the clubs still need to negotiate.

Gomez is training separately from the rest of the team in Bergamo, suggesting even after the Christmas break, the issues with coach Gian Piero Gasperini have not been resolved.

While Milan, Roma, Napoli and several MLS clubs are interested, Inter remain the hot favourites.

Former Napoli, Milan and Juventus forward Gonzalo Higuain has praised Inter striker Lautaro Martinez. 'I hope he can give Argentina great joy'.

Higuain, who moved to Inter Miami FC in September, spoke about the responsibilities of wearing Argentina’s No 9 shirt ahead of the upcoming national break.

“It’s the one that weighs the most, because behind you there’s a country,” Higuain told TyC Sports. “The happiness of wearing it depends on you.

“I have a clear conscience, I wish Lautaro the best.”

Former Napoli, Milan and Juventus forward Gonazlo Higuain said he moved away from Europe and to Inter Miami ‘with the intention of being happy again’.

Higuain ended his stay at Juventus during the summer and moved to the MLS in hope of finding a place to ‘enjoy playing’ again.

“I’ve always been curious about this League,” Higuain told CBS Sports. “I followed it closely because of my brother and other big players.

Kwadwo Asamoah could, according to Il Corriere dello Sport, sign a deal worth €1m a season with Sampdoria.

The 31-year-old has been released by Inter and looks for a new club as a free agent and the newspaper reveals he has turned down moves abroad.

The report claims the former Ghana international has rejected offers from the MLS and Reading.

Sampdoria are reportedly interested in the former Juventus wing-back and negotiations are already in place with the Blucerchiati.

Gonzalo Higuain insists he is ‘motivated’ to make his mark on MLS with Inter Miami following his free transfer from Juventus. 

Higuain turns 33 in December and his powers are considered to be waning, but the former Napoli and Milan hitman assured he was ready to prove his worth as a Designated Player for Inter Miami.

Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain has been given a social media ‘warm welcome’ by his new club, Inter Miami.

The forward negotiated the early termination of his Juve contract by mutual consent on Thursday, earning approximately €4m to walk away – just under 50 per cent of his remaining salary.

He flew out last night and today Inter Miami CF patron Jorge Mas posted an image of him standing with Pipita.