Juventus secured a 1-0 victory against Standard Liege in a pre-season friendly held in Belgium, with Fabio Miretti delivering the decisive goal from une seconde-half free-kick. This win marked the first pre-season success for coach Luciano Spalletti, as the team showcased tactical adjustments including the return of Douglas Luiz to the starting lineup and deploying Arman Durmisi as a forward option.
Meanwhile, the club is actively pursuing reinforcements, particularly in the goalkeeping department. After missing out on several targets, Juventus have turned their attention to Lucas Chevalier of Paris Saint-Germain. Despite the interest, the 24-year-old goalkeeper remains determined to fight for his position at PSG, complicating Juventus’ efforts to secure his signature.
Transfer Market Movements and Negotiations
In the transfer arena, former Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, now a free agent, has emerged as a target for Besiktas. The potential arrival of Mohamed Salah at the club could be instrumental in convincing Vlahovic to accept a lucrative €8 million-per-season contract offer.
On the outgoing front, Liverpool have made contact with winger Francisco Conceicao‘s representatives. However, Juventus are holding firm on their valuation, demanding a minimum of €50 million following the permanent acquisition of the player, indicating no immediate urgency to sell.
Additionally, Bruno Fernandes remains linked with a move to Juventus as part of ongoing transfer speculation. The club is also engaged in negotiations to bolster their squad with Kolo Muani and Lucumi, emphasizing the importance of bonuses and sell-on clauses in finalizing deals. Giovanni Carnevali has been leading these discussions, while Spalletti continues to await clarity on the potential acquisition of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
Despite Juventus’ interest, Aston Villa are reluctant to part with Martinez, who reportedly wishes to leave. Villa’s firm stance and the financial demands have left Juventus as clear outsiders in the race to sign the goalkeeper.
Defender Bremer has expressed a desire to remain at Juventus, showing reluctance toward a move to Galatasaray. This stance may hinder Juventus’ attempts to sign Lucumi from Bologna, who are asking for €25 million and have resisted offers that involve swapping players such as Miretti.
Through these developments, Juventus continue to balance their squad building with strategic negotiations, aiming to strengthen key positions as they prepare for the upcoming season.