Juventus chase striker fix as Monaco tie looms
Spalletti wants a physical link man up top. With En-Nesyri unlikely, Juve eye Man Utd’s Joshua Zirkzee on loan with option to buy despite profile mismatch. Chiellini outlines need post 3-0 Napoli win.
Preview of Monaco vs Juventus in the Champions League, with predicted lineups, team news and score tips for Wednesday’s tie.
Juventus bank about €500k via 50% sell-on as ex-academy keeper Edoardo Motta joins Lazio from Reggiana for ~€1m. Small boost to budgets; Lazio replace Mandas and plan long term.
Juve want Spalletti tied down until 2028 after Napoli win. Coach seeks guarantees on squad plans, especially keeping and extending Kenan Yıldız, before signing.
Juve contact Randal Kolo Muani’s camp for a January move, but Spurs must end his loan from PSG first. Deal seen as very difficult as Bianconeri seek attacking reinforcements after other targets stalled.
Juve will keep Joao Mario until June after no January bids. The right-back, behind Pierre Kalulu and Weston McKennie, could be sold in summer when his book value drops.
McKennie’s Juventus renewal stalls with six months left; Roma move early and can meet ~€6m salary. Villa and Spurs also monitor. Spalletti rates him highly amid his best season (7G, 4A).
Juve near new deal for Kenan Yildiz to 2031 at ~€6m net. Liverpool and Real Madrid interest rebuffed. Spalletti praise—called him an “alien”—helped. Final hurdle: family’s signing bonus request.
Douglas Luiz set to leave Juventus for Aston Villa on loan with option to buy. Forest loan had conditional obligation. Juve contract runs to 2029. Villa move driven by injuries and his desire to return.
