Juventus are in the midst of an extensive search for defensive reinforcements following the season-ending ACL injury to Juan Cabal. The Colombian defender’s absence has forced the club to reevaluate its transfer strategy, with Cristiano Giuntoli now focusing on securing not one, but two central defenders in the upcoming January transfer window.
Calciomercato report that the urgency of the situation is underscored by the nine matches Juventus must navigate before the transfer window opens. During this period, the team will need to adapt and find temporary solutions to their defensive challenges. However, with the Supercoppa, Champions League, and potential Coppa Italia fixtures on the horizon, the club recognizes the need for substantial reinforcements.
In recent weeks, the debate within the club had centered on whether to prioritize a defender or a striker. However, Cabal’s injury, coupled with Bremer’s absence, has decisively shifted the focus towards defensive acquisitions. The club is now committed to bringing in two central defenders, with no immediate plans to add a fullback to the roster.
As for potential targets, Radu Dragusin has emerged as a leading candidate. The young Romanian defender, currently at Tottenham Hotspur, ticks all the boxes for Juventus. He’s young, talented, and reportedly discontent with his limited playing time in the Premier League, having made only four appearances so far. His previous experience with Juventus is seen as an additional advantage, potentially easing his integration into Thiago Motta’s tactical system.
Other names in the mix include Milan Skriniar, whose situation at PSG is being monitored, and a renewed interest in Arsenal’s Jakub Kiwior. The pursuit of Jonathan Tah, however, seems to have cooled due to the complexities involved in the potential deal.
