Juventus weigh defensive moves as David backed and Milik returns
Matteo Moretto reports Juventus are in the frame for Franck Kessie, who wants a Serie A return on a free. His camp seeks at least €5m net per year, within Juve’s €7m wage ceiling.
Christian Falk says Juventus have expressed interest in Antonio Rüdiger, who is out of contract at Real Madrid. Juve are also tracking Marcos Senesi, weighing experience against age and fitness.
After Locatelli’s saved penalty vs Sassuolo and recent misses by David and Yildiz, Juventus are urged to end on-field debate and select a clear taker to avoid confusion before spot-kicks.
Luciano Spalletti is reportedly eyeing Alisson to replace Di Gregorio, wants Bernardo Silva on a free, and urges Juventus to extend Dusan Vlahovic while exploring Randal Kolo Muani’s return from PSG after a poor Spurs loan.
Romano says Juventus will sell Lois Openda this summer but keep faith with Jonathan David. David has seven goals and a strong work rate, while Openda has 2 and is seen as a poor fit beyond counterattacks.
Fourteen Juventus players depart, with Locatelli, Cambiaso and Gatti in Italy’s World Cup playoffs, Yildiz with Turkiye and Zhegrova with Kosovo. Others play friendlies, while Vlahovic, Milik and Thuram stay in Turin.
Arkadiusz Milik returned after 665 days, coming on vs Sassuolo in a 1-1 draw. He nearly won it with a header and thanked fans, calling it ‘incredible to be back’. Dusan Vlahovic also made his comeback.
Barcelona target Andrea Cambiaso for Hansi Flick, valuing his versatility on both flanks. Juve could demand well above €30m, but a sale would leave full-back depth thin with makeshift options used this season.
