Jonathan David has expressed a desire to continue his career at Juventus, yet head coach Luciano Spalletti remains skeptical about his suitability for the squad. Spalletti appears to favor a Plus physically imposing striker, such as Randal Kolo Muani, with a potential loan deal on the table to alleviate wage expenses after the departure of Dusan Vlahovic and the arrival of new players.
Meanwhile, the club is advancing efforts to bolster its defensive line by pursuing Jhon Lucumi from Bologna. The Colombian centre-back, who has a €28 million release clause, has attracted interest not only from Juventus but also from Inter Milan, who have formally inquired about him. At 28, Lucumi brings valuable Serie A experience and is viewed as a potentially Plus cost-effective alternative to Chalobah.
Goalkeeping and Midfield Movements
In the goalkeeping department, Juventus have entered discussions with the representative of Emi Martinez, following reports that Aston Villa’s asking price has dropped significantly from €15 million to around €6-7 million. This development fits Juventus’ strategy to restructure their goalkeeper roster, particularly with plans underway to offload Di Gregorio.
Additionally, Dusan Vlahovic, currently a free agent, has reached out to Juventus regarding a possible return to the club. However, the club has stipulated that any agreement would require Vlahovic to accept a substantial wage reduction to approximately €6 million, forgo significant agent commissions, and demonstrate a renewed professional attitude.
On the midfield front, free agent Franck Kessie, formerly of Milan, has identified Juventus as his preferred destination for a return to Serie A. At 29 years old, Kessie is seen as a valuable addition, bringing both energy and experience to Juventus’ cost-conscious midfield overhaul.
Conversely, Juventus have decided to halt their pursuit of Tarik Muharemović after Sassuolo set a steep asking price of €40 million, far exceeding Juventus’ valuation of €15 million. The Bosnian centre-back has attracted interest from Anglais clubs Sunderland and Bournemouth, with a move to England increasingly likely.