Juventus contract talks, Vlahovic stalemate, Senesi pursuit
Juventus remain keen on Marcos Senesi, who is expected to be a free agent in summer. Competition is strong, but Juve plan fresh attempts to bolster defence with the Argentine centre back.
Preview tips Juventus to beat Pisa 2-0 to revive top-four push after four league games without a win. Atalanta-Udinese and Cagliari-Como also predicted as draws.
Spalletti says Juventus will discuss his future this week, stressing focus on results and planning. He jokes he is moving into director Comolli’s building. Juve are 6th, four points off 4th.
Juve want Vlahovic to renew but talks stall over a proposed 50% pay cut. Pundit Visnadi cites costs tied to Openda and David complicating a big offer, though Juve value Vlahovic as key.
Ex-Juve winger Juan Cuadrado, now at Pisa, calls facing Juventus a ‘special match’. Juventus chase vital points for top four after a Galatasaray win and a draw with Roma.
Juve admire Stanislav Lobotka due to Spalletti links, but journalist Orazio Accomando says there are no talks and a deal with Napoli is unlikely despite market interest.
Juventus face an obligation to buy Lois Openda if they finish in Serie A’s top 10. Signed on loan after failed Kolo Muani talks with PSG, the Belgian has underwhelmed under two managers.
