Juventus face Champions League warning as Spalletti weighs options
Juventus lost 1-0 to Cremonese in a Continassa friendly, with Federico Bonazzoli scoring after 12 minutes. Andrea Cambiaso returned, Weston McKennie and Randal Kolo Muani started, and Next Gen players featured.
Juventus are tracking Ruben Loftus-Cheek on a possible free transfer from Milan, with Luciano Spalletti approving the midfielder as cover after early-season fitness problems.
Juventus are among the clubs tracking David Raum as RB Leipzig prepare contract talks. The left-back, 28, is nearing the end of his deal, with salary demands a potential obstacle.
Edon Zhegrova said he stayed because he ‘love[s] this club’ and wants to ‘achieve something big’ at Juventus. Fabrizio Ravanelli praised his ‘incredible quality’ after his brace against Sassuolo.
Juventus are interested in Bruno Fernandes but a €60m fee is deemed out of reach, making any move for the 32-year-old Manchester United midfielder difficult.
Juventus will closely watch Adin Licina in a friendly with Cremonese, with a January return possible after the 2007-born playmaker’s strong start of two goals and one assist.
Carnevali says missing the Champions League is ‘a bloodbath’ for Juventus, backs ‘extraordinary’ Luciano Spalletti, rules out Antonio Conte and says he wants more Italian talent via Next Gen.
