Despite their slow pace throughout the ongoing window, Juventus are far from done and are plotting to address three roles before deadline day, with the usual caveat that they need to get rid of some redundant players first, La Gazzetta dello Sport relays.
In addition to a left-back, the Bianconeri want to put Franck Kessié under contract and bring in Joshua Zirkzee. The Ivorian international continues to wait for them, even though Al-Ittihad have lodged a mammoth offer to prolong his stay in the Saudi Pro League. He’s been in limbo for a couple of months at this point. Leon Goretzka is also still without a team.
On the other hand, Juventus aren’t particularly close to finding a new home for Teun Koopmeiners and Fabio Miretti and can’t add to their midfield at this stage. Instead, they have rescinded Arthur’s contract.
Despite other sides probing Zirkzee, the Old Lady would have the inside track to sign him, but they must part ways with Jonathan David first. His sale would be profitable, as he joined for free. On the other hand, his big salary, €6M plus €1M add-ons, is a problem. Hull City were the latest to track him unsuccessfully, TuttoSport relays (via Calciomercato).
Our Take on Juventus
It has taken way too much time, but they ultimately got what they were looking for so far. Since their acquisitions are generally telegraphed, it wouldn’t be surprising if they got very busy and signed at least one free-agent midfielder and a left-back. Another center-forward is possible too, but it’d make more sense to add a bruiser or a goal poacher, while the Manchester United outcast is too similar to Randal Kolo Muani.
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