Juventus forced to rethink keeper plans as Martínez off limits
Juventus plan to offload Lois Openda after a poor season, with Lyon joining RC Lens and Coventry City. A loan with option to buy is likely as OL can cover his full salary.
Aston Villa director Damian Vidagany rules Emiliano Martínez ‘untouchable’, ending Juventus’ top goalkeeper target. Juve must pivot, with Svilar previously considered as an alternative.
With Khephren Thuram sidelined by patellofemoral pain, Juve advance talks to sign free agent Franck Kessié but resist €5m-6m wage and large bonuses. Kessié is keen, negotiations continue.
Juve weigh a move for Bologna’s Jhon Lucumí, with €20m from Tarik Muharemovic’s Leeds switch via a 50% sell-on. Lucumí’s clause expired and Bologna want more, while Inter, Sunderland and Forest enquire.
Juventus winger Nico Gonzalez is benched for Argentina v England. Messi and Julian Alvarez start, Lautaro Martinez sits out. England start Kane and Bellingham, with Reece James and Djed Spence at full-back.
