Juventus assess keeper options as Elkann backs Spalletti core
Juve reignite move for Marcos Senesi on a free after talks in England stall. Spalletti wants a ball-playing defender. Kim Min-jae remains on the radar but would require a fee from Bayern.
Juve plan talks with Dusan Vlahovic’s father over a renewal amid pay-cut demands and Bayern, Barcelona interest. Spalletti pushes extension as the striker scores in back-to-back games including the 1-0 at Lecce.
Spalletti seeks 6-7 signings to close Inter gap: a goalkeeper, centre-back, full-backs, a playmaker like Bernardo Silva, a central midfielder and at least one striker, with Vlahovic’s future influencing plans.
John Elkann hails renewals of Spalletti, Kenan Yildiz and Manuel Locatelli as pillars for a ‘strong Juve’ and targets squad upgrades, with links to Bernardo Silva and Alisson Becker.
Giancarlo Marocchi says Weston McKennie could lose his starting spot once Juve reinforce, despite 9 goals and 8 assists and Spalletti’s trust. The American renewed to 2030 and offers valuable versatility.
Liverpool and Man United monitor Francisco Conceição, who could be sold if Juve miss Champions League. The 23-year-old has 3 goals and 4 assists in Serie A after a €32m move, contract to 2030.
Juve probe Napoli’s Alex Meret as backup to Alisson. Meret lost his place to Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, has 1 year left, but Napoli refuse to sell to a rival, making an abroad move likelier.
During the 1-0 win at Lecce, Spalletti blasted Teun Koopmeiners for slow ball movement despite his role in Vlahovic’s 11-second opener. Two Juve goals were ruled offside as they held on.
Lille make ex-Juventus coach Thiago Motta their priority to replace Bruno Génésio. Motta, jobless since leaving Juve in 2025, is weighing options after interest from Ajax, Wolves, Fiorentina and Atalanta.
Werder Bremen are poised to sign Valladolid’s Chuki on a free until 2030, beating Juventus and Bundesliga rivals, with guaranteed minutes a key lure. The 22-year-old posted 7 goals and 8 assists this season.
Villa expect Douglas Luiz to leave again, with a Juventus return likely. He signed a five-year Juve deal in 2024 to 2029 on about £67.5k per week, making a permanent Villa move improbable without a discount.
