Juventus track Bakola as Palmisani stays an option
Kerim Alajbegovic should be available for Cagliari after a minor issue. Francisco Conceição has returned on a personalised programme, while Nico Gonzalez and Jhon Lucumí are due back from international duty.
Justin Oboavwoduo outlined his path from Manchester City to Juventus, citing family sacrifices, adapting to life in Turin and the club’s plan after his recent first-team debut.
Lorenzo Palmisani’s agent says Juventus approached the Frosinone and Italy U21 goalkeeper in the summer and remain in the ‘pool of possibilities’ despite his new deal to 2031.
Juventus have been offered Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall for January. The Sweden international wants more game time, and Spurs could consider a loan as Juve monitor midfield options.
Juventus are stepping up their pursuit of Sassuolo midfielder Darryl Bakola for January 2027, with Giovanni Carnevali keen on a reunion as injuries leave Luciano Spalletti short in midfield.
Luciano Spalletti must revive Nick Woltemade as Juventus face nine matches in a month. The German forward has 0 goals and 0 assists in the league and returns from international duty under mounting scrutiny.
Juventus are set to ‘accelerate’ talks over a new Nico Gonzalez deal after his Atletico Madrid loan ended and he was re-integrated, with an extension beyond 2029 and higher wages planned.
Juventus are 16th for Serie A minutes given to Italian players with 754, 720 from Guglielmo Vicario and Manuel Locatelli alone, leaving them part of a combined total below Inter’s tally.
Weston McKennie is set to become Juventus’ current squad appearance leader at Cagliari with 234 games, overtaking injured Manuel Locatelli. Luciano Spalletti praised his versatility as a key asset.
