Juventus find themselves at a crossroads in the January transfer window, with midfielder Nicolò Fagioli’s future hanging in the balance and ongoing negotiations for Arthur Melo’s potential move to Real Betis. The Turin giants are looking to reshape their squad, with the primary focus on strengthening their attacking and defensive options.
La Gazzetta dello Sport report how Fagioli, once a promising prospect from Juventus’ youth academy, has fallen out of favour under manager Thiago Motta. The 23-year-old Italian international now finds himself at the bottom of the midfield pecking order, behind recent acquisitions like Teun Koopmeiners and Khephren Thuram. This dramatic shift in status has made Fagioli a potential candidate for departure, as Juventus seeks to raise funds for new signings.
Interest in Fagioli is not lacking, with several clubs monitoring his situation. Napoli have emerged as a potential suitor, where he could reunite with former Juventus executive Giovanni Manna. Premier League clubs have also shown interest, while Marseille from Ligue 1 has made inquiries. Despite Fagioli’s reluctance to leave Turin, Juventus might be tempted by offers around €25 million, which would represent pure profit for the club given his academy background.
Meanwhile, Arthur Melo’s situation remains unresolved. The Brazilian midfielder, who has not featured for Juventus this season, has been linked with a move to Real Betis. However, negotiations have hit a snag over the terms of the loan deal and salary coverage. Juventus is keen to offload Arthur’s wages, but Betis has been hesitant to meet their demands fully.
