Tottenham’s Sarr cleared for Juventus medical before loan move

Tottenham have allowed Pape Matar Sarr to undergo a medical with Juventus ahead of an initial loan move. The development emerged on Monday morning and, as first reported by Ben Jacobs, the deal is expected to include an obligation to buy in the region of £25 million.

The midfielder had interest from Nottingham Forest but has opted for a switch to Turin instead, with Juventus positioned to secure him first on loan before a permanent transfer is triggered by the obligation.

Permission to proceed to medical checks indicates the transfer is at an advanced stage. However, completion would still depend on the player passing those tests, the clubs finalising paperwork and registrations, and a formal announcement following in due course.

A loan containing an obligation to buy typically commits the buying club to make the transfer permanent at the end of the temporary spell rather than leaving it as a discretionary option. In practice, that structure means Sarr’s move would be expected to convert into a sale once the predefined point in the agreement is reached, provided no late complications arise.

The report adds that Juventus will take Sarr on loan initially, with the obligation set around the £25m mark rather than specified to the pound. No further contractual details, such as the precise timeline for the medical or additional clauses, have been disclosed.