Tottenham Hotspur linked Patrik Schick wants to move to Juventus immediately in the summer, rather than spend another season on loan at Sampdoria.
The 21-year-old forward joined La Samp from Sparta Prague last summer and has done enough to attract the attention of some of the biggest names in European football.
Tottenham, Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund and Inter have all been linked with a move for the player, but Juventus are said to have taken a decisive lead in the chase.
Schick is angling for a move to Turin and according to Tuttosport, the Italian champions are expected to move forward to pay his €25m release clause just after the Champions League final in June.
There have been suggestions that Sampdoria would be allowed to keep him for one more season on loan, with club president Massimo Ferrero insisting that Schick will be at the club next term.
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However, it has been claimed that the player is keen to move to Juventus immediately in the summer and is confident of fighting for his place in their squad.
While Sampdoria's president may be unhappy at the outcome, if Juventus meet Schick's release clause, La Samp are powerless.
Schick, who has a contract until 2020 with Sampdoria, has netted 13 goals in all competitions for the club this season.
