Juventus move to extend Locatelli as Yildiz rests
Arkadiusz Milik suffers a right biceps femoris strain and is ruled out for 4-5 weeks, ending his season. Juventus confirm tests, with further checks in 10 days. The 32-year-old had only just returned.
Juventus open talks for Bayern’s Min-jae Kim, with Bayern valuing him at least €30m. A reunion with Luciano Spalletti, who coached him at Napoli’s 2023 title win, is possible.
Dusan Vlahovic has a calf problem and is set to miss Juventus’ next three matches, possibly the rest of the month, per Corriere dello Sport, dealing a blow to their top-four push.
Spinazzola, out of contract in summer, has been offered to Milan, who are not prioritising him. Juventus interest has emerged, with exploratory contact made amid Napoli’s stalled renewal.
Juventus offered Marcos Senesi a four-year, €3m-per-year deal, but the Bournemouth defender wants about €5m. Premier League clubs lead the race, making a Juve move unlikely.
Locatelli, seen as a Juventus leader, is close to renewing until 2030. With Spalletti renewed, Juve aim to tie key players down as the 28-year-old’s commanding form earns a long-term deal.
Papers link Juventus with big-name moves under Luciano Spalletti, including Min-jae Kim and a left-side reshuffle if Bremer or Cambiaso depart, plus note Locatelli’s 2030 deal and Bremer clause talk.
Ex-Juve winger Massimo Mauro backs Juventus to finish fourth despite inconsistency, as they battle rivals for Champions League qualification and eye a possible climb above Milan.
Juventus monitor Antonio Rudiger as Real Madrid delay a new deal. If talks collapse, Juve aim to move quickly for the free agent, leveraging his Serie A experience at Roma.
Lele Adani praises Spalletti for reshaping Juventus’ mentality and style, moving beyond ‘winning at all costs’ and giving the team clarity and belief to compete as a top side.
Manchester United plan a major bid for Mamadou Sangare, aiming to hijack Juventus’ move for the £25m Ligue 1 midfielder.
Yildiz suffered a muscle issue vs Atalanta and was subbed. Juve deem it not serious, no tests yet. He is resting and could miss the next match if recovery is slow, with caution prioritised.
Besiktas have contacted Edon Zhegrova’s agent after a poor debut Juventus season, with 0 goals or assists in 447 minutes. Juve would listen to offers after his Champions League errors.
Jonathan David reflects on an ‘up and down’ first season at Juventus, denies dressing-room rifts, and accepts blame for a failed panenka vs Lecce amid what he calls heightened scrutiny.
