Juventus face Champions League squeeze as squad doubts grow
Juventus visit Torino needing a win and a slip from Milan or Roma to reach the Champions League. They trail Milan by two points before the final matchday.
Atletico accelerate for Bernardo Silva with a signing bonus, overtaking Juventus’ reported €8m-per-year offer. Juve’s plan to lure him with Champions League qualification is in doubt as Diego Simeone’s project leads.
Torino say fans in certain sections wearing Juventus colours will be refused entry for the derby. Juventus protest, urging a balance between safety and supporters’ right to attend ‘in a free and responsible manner’.
Ex-GM Luciano Moggi slams Juventus’ balance after dropping points and slipping from the top four, saying the team ‘has no attack and no midfield’, urging a summer rebuild.
Manuel Locatelli, a lifelong Juventus fan, embraces captaincy, calling it ‘something unique’ and a ‘double responsibility’, aiming to lead as the squad evolves this summer.
Juventus could sell Andrea Cambiaso for around €50m to fund a rebuild if they miss the Champions League, with leadership weighing sales to balance the books.
Kenan Yildiz suffers a calf injury and will miss Torino vs Juventus. Sky Sport Italia say he is out 2-3 weeks but not at risk for Turkey’s World Cup. Juve, sixth, must win and hope rivals slip for Champions League qualification.
David Alaba will leave Real Madrid in 2026. Reports say he was offered to Juventus, Inter and Milan on a free next summer, but there is currently little interest from Serie A’s top sides.
Juventus show interest in Tijjani Reijnders, who has struggled for minutes at Manchester City and knows Serie A from Milan. Arsenal are also keen, setting up a transfer battle.
Nicolo Schira says Milan and Juventus have asked for information on Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth, who seeks more minutes. Other options linked include Goncalo Ramos and Dusan Vlahovic.
Spalletti has reportedly signed a new deal to 2028 but could consider leaving without sufficient summer backing. January reinforcements failed to arrive, Juventus fight for Champions League qualification, with transfers crucial to match his ambitions.
