Juventus is going through a period of historical upheaval. While Thiago Motta had been appointed to take the reins of the team, theater: the former Bologna coach finally left the project even before he really started. It is therefore Igor Tudor who was called in an emergency to resume the bar. Known for its rigor and volcanic character, Tudor inherits a wardrobe in reconstruction, with the heavy mission of relaunching an old lady in search of identity and results. Last season left a bitter taste and the current campaign is hardly better: Juventus is currently in a disappointing 5th place in Serie A, not yet assured to play the Champions League. In the Italian Cup, Juve was violently released by Empoli, while AC Milan broke the Turin dreams of Supercoppa. The future transfer window will therefore be crucial to lay the foundations for an ambitious new cycle.
Between budgetary limitations and sporting pressures, Juventus will have to strike right and strong so as not to get bogged down in a deeper crisis. In this unstable context, the attack is one of the priority sites. Randal Kolo Muani, whom Juventus hoped to see exploding under Thiago Motta, is no longer as clear in the plans of the new staff of Igor Tudor. Its yield deemed insufficient and its adaptation difficulties allow doubt about its future. Author of only 8 goals in Serie A, the former French scorer has never really found his place in a system in lack of creativity. In addition, with a Dusan Vlahovic whose performance remains in sawtooth, the sports management is already considering a replacement. Under the impetus of Tudor, new avenues are studied to offer Juventus a real offensive renewal, capable of restoring hope to the tifosi and repositioning the club among European cadors.
Three Serie profiles have already responded
According to information from the Italian newspaper Tuttosportthe Turin steering already targets several players to replace Randal Kolo Muani and Dušan Vlahović who could leave the Piedmont in the coming months – especially in the case of the Serbian striker. Thus, the Bianconeri checked the name of Mateo Retagui of the Atalanta Bergame. Ademola Lookman also appeals to Juventus, but he is more seen as a second striker while the former Genoa player would be the perfect reinforcement. However, the DEA has set an important price for it: it would take at least 50 million euros for the Italian international who has a modest salary, but which would meet the needs of Juventus. The figures then speak in favor of the top scorer in Serie A current, capable of registering 26 goals in 44 appearances. The dream of Cristiano Giuntoli remains Victor Osimhen, but the potential negotiations with Naples are complicated and a cost of around 70 million euros with a gross two -digit salary scares the club.
In addition to Rasmus Hojlund by Manchester United and Jonathan David, who will be released for free by Lille, a possible surprise, according to the newspaper Turinois, could be added with the young Liam Delap of Ipswich Town, evaluated between 35 and 40 million euros, but which has many interests of the Premier League. As mentioned above, Juventus must make a real offensive revolution. In addition to the player intended to replace Vlahovic, the club also plans to recruit a new replacement attacker. The goal is to find a profile capable of fulfilling this role more effectively than Arkadiusz Milik, long dismissed last season due to an injury. The sought -after replacement should be a young emerging talent for Serie A, with a reasonable acquisition cost. With this in mind, two names stand out: Nikola Krstović from Lecce and Lorenzo Lucca de l'Udinese, both valued at around 25 million euros. The old lady may afford a hell of a facelift this summer.
