Juventus find themselves in a defensive crisis following serious injuries to key players Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal. The club’s technical director Cristiano Giuntoli and manager Thiago Motta are now urgently exploring options to reinforce the backline during the January transfer window.
Corriere dello Sport report how with limited financial resources available, Juventus must carefully consider their approach. The club already has €65 million earmarked for player buyouts in June, constraining their spending power. Giuntoli and Motta have been in intense discussions to find solutions that can see the team through a packed fixture list of 10-11 matches in less than 40 days, including crucial Serie A games and the Supercoppa Italiana in Saudi Arabia.
While the full-back positions may be addressed internally by promoting youth prospect Jonas Rouhi and potentially repositioning Timothy Weah, the center of defense remains a major concern. With only Federico Gatti, Pierre Kalulu, and Danilo available, Juventus is scouring the market for reinforcements.
The club is weighing two strategies: signing an experienced, reliable defender from a top league or investing in a younger player who can contribute immediately while fitting into long-term plans. Names like Eric Dier from Bayern Munich and Harry Maguire from Manchester United have emerged as potential targets. Milan Skriniar of Paris Saint-Germain is another option, though his high wages present a significant obstacle.
Domestically, Nicolò Casale, currently struggling for playing time at Bologna, has caught Juventus’ eye. The club is also considering younger prospects like Lorenzo Pirola of Olympiakos and Diego Coppola from Verona, both of whom have impressed with Italy’s Under-21 team.
