Serie A giants Juventus have reportedly lined up a replacement for Paul Pogba, who is facing a possible four-year ban.
The French midfielder failed a drug test after testing positive for testosterone, which is a banned substance in football.
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Juventus have confirmed that the Pogba has been provisionally suspended, pending the investigation by the doping agency.
Should Pogba be found guilty, he could face a two-year ban while that could be doubled if the investigation can prove if the midfielder knowingly took the substance.
As a result, La Repubblica have reported that Juventus have identified Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey as a replacement for the 2018 World Cup winner.
The Serie A giants giants were linked with a move for the 30-year-old midfielder in the last transfer window but Gunners manager Mikel Arteta had no desire to part ways with the Ghanaian.
Juventus manager Maximilliano Allegri says he feels for the Frenchman, who will not be with the team for the foreseeable future.
"I am sorry for Pogba," Allegri said, as per BBC Sport.
"A procedure is underway, there are people involved and it is right to wait for the end of the proceedings. He has been suspended, [so] let's wait for the ruling and then I will be able to say what changes for Juve.
"Paul will not be with us against Lazio and [the following game at] Sassuolo and then we'll see. Right now, however, we have to stay focused on the players we have".
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