Juventus top-four push crucial to finances

Cristiano Giuntoli said Franck Kessie had been open to joining Juventus, but timing issues changed the move before it was completed quickly elsewhere.
Juventus are monitoring Alisson Becker and Virgil van Dijk as possible free transfers next summer, with their leadership and experience seen as key.
Giovanni Carnevali says a top-four finish is vital to Juventus finances, with Champions League income key after heavy losses. He stressed Juventus still want to win, not just finish fourth.
Daniele Orsato said VAR should correct only clear errors, citing Rowe-Kalulu in Juventus-Atalanta as a case where intervention was needed for a penalty.
Norberto Murara Neto says Juventus have 'changed a lot' since 2017 and Luciano Spalletti has made a 'very positive impact'. The goalkeeper returned after Kamil Grabara's ACL injury and feels ready for the challenge.
Juventus want to restore an Italian core, with Michael Kayode and Alessandro Romano top targets as Giovanni Carnevali and Frederic Massara plan for future windows.
Real Madrid are still tracking injured Juventus talent Kenan Yildiz, but Juventus want to keep him unless a huge offer forces a rethink amid financial pressure.
Kerim Alajbegovic scored in Bosnia's 1-1 draw with Sweden before going off late, but coach Sergej Barbarez said the Juventus playmaker had only cramp.
Andrea Cambiaso returned in Juventus' 1-0 friendly defeat to Cremonese, with Luciano Spalletti testing him in central midfield amid an injury crisis.
Juventus are assessing Atalanta full-back Lorenzo Bernasconi as a left-sided option, with Frederic Massara weighing versatility, set-piece quality and cost.