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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Juventus refuse Daniel Levy approach for Merih Demiral"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/juventus-refuse-daniel-levy-approach-merih-demiral/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2020-10-03T15:00:28Z"
modified: "2020-10-03T15:00:28Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Juventus refuse Daniel Levy approach for Merih Demiral

**Writing for [Goal](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/tottenham-ask-about-demiral-but-juventus-have-no-desire-to/eqeyxpjf4ef1d900i0k8elep), Serie A correspondent Romeo Agresti has claimed that Juventus will not let Tottenham target Merih Demiral leave Turin this summer, dealing a blow to Spurs chairman Daniel Levy’s hopes of landing the centre-back ahead of a congested 2020/21 Premier League campaign.\**

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Demiral, who was seen by Spurs as a serious [alternative to top target and fellow defensive ace Milan Skriniar](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/milan-skriniar-tottenham-latest-mourinho-19041948), is now off the table following Juventus’ rejection of an approach, with the Old Lady determined to keep him at the Allianz Stadium.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/THE-BREAKDOWN.png)

Indeed, as per this update, Juve still have faith that Demiral will play a key role under new manager Andrea Pirlo despite some [drawn-out fitness issues](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/tottenham-ask-about-demiral-but-juventus-have-no-desire-to/eqeyxpjf4ef1d900i0k8elep) over the last two years, citing his promise and return to the team as a key factor.

According to [WhoScored,](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/362555/History/Merih-Demiral) over the matches that he did play during 2019/20, Demiral averaged an impressive 92% passing accuracy whilst winning 3.3 aerial duels per game – more than any of [Spurs’ natural defensive options.](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/30/Archive/England-Tottenham?stageId=17590)

Having already managed [13 caps at international level for Turkey](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/merih-demiral/nationalmannschaft/spieler/340879), the 22-year-old is seen by Juve as a real star for the future despite his injury problems, prompting them to rebuff an approach from Levy and Tottenham.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Verdict.png)

Given that Spurs and Inter are locked in ‘[complicated](https://www.express.co.uk/videos/6194068129001/Tottenham-Hotspur-targeting-Skriniar-is-complicated-says-pundit)‘ negotiations over star defender Skriniar, a capable fallback option like Demiral would have been comforting given his reputation as a ‘[natural leader](https://www.footballfancast.com/tottenham-hotspur-transfer-rumours/spurs-latest-news-merih-demiral-rumours-bid-rejected-juventus-milan-skriniar-update-jose-mourinho-target-boost-levy-pl-gossip)‘.

The centre-back also has a slender market value that could have been in the ballpark of Levy’s transfer remit, with the 6ft 3 colossus currently estimated to cost around [£24.3m.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/merih-demiral/nationalmannschaft/spieler/340879)

As a result, this update could come as a blow to Spurs as manager Jose Mourinho looks to add more defensive depth before deadline day on Monday.

***Spurs fans, would you have liked Demiral as Tottenham’s seventh summer signing? Have your say in the comments dowm below…***