Juventus weigh full-back moves, hold agent talks in Turin
Juve scouts and Spalletti were impressed by Sporting’s Maxi Araujo, who scored at Allianz in November and shone for Uruguay. The versatile left-back, valued near €25m, could cover Cambiaso’s role.
Tottenham’s De Zerbi wants Juve captain Manuel Locatelli, having coached him at Sassuolo. Locatelli has two years left on his deal and has spoken warmly of De Zerbi, but his will is to stay at Juve.
Juve plan talks to extend Emil Holm’s loan after injury-hit spell, with Spalletti keen to assess him further. Bologna regular Joao Mario could also stay on loan for another season.
Juve and Inter eye Sassuolo’s Tarik Muharemovic as a Bastoni-type defender. Juve hold a 50% sell-on clause from his prior move, giving them a major edge on price in any bid.
Juve target a new right-back, with Genoa’s Brooke Norton-Cuffy preferred at around €15m. Alternatives named are Zeki Celik, Lorenz Assignon and Kiliann Sildillia. Emil Holm’s injury clouds his stay.
Transfermarkt list features Juve’s Kenan Yıldız at 41st among the world’s most valuable, with Lamine Yamal, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé topping the rankings.
Ex-Juve director Moggi blasts Italy’s failures, saying FIGC is ‘broken’ and Gravina should quit. He urges a reset and backs De Laurentiis on Serie A reform, linking decline to post-2006 fallout.
Juve chiefs met Darwin Nunez’s agent at Continassa during Uruguay’s friendly in Turin. The Al-Hilal striker has lost his place after Benzema’s arrival, prompting speculation over a summer move.
Juve expect all internationals back by Friday after a rest, with no major injuries reported, to prepare for Monday’s must-win clash with Genoa in the top-four race.
