Thursday, January 9, could be a pivotal day for Juventus in their pursuit of Antonio Silva. The Italian giants are working diligently to strengthen their squad with both an attacker and a defender, with Silva emerging as the primary defensive target.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Portuguese centre-back has already given his approval for a move to Turin, but Juventus’ initial offer to Benfica was rejected. Now, all eyes are on Thursday’s meeting between the Portuguese club and Silva’s agent, Jorge Mendes. This encounter could potentially make or break the deal.
Juventus are eagerly awaiting the outcome of these discussions. Mendes is expected to push for Benfica to release Silva under terms favourable to the Italian side. Meanwhile, the Bianconeri are keeping their options open, with Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo remaining an alternative target for their defensive reinforcement.
Despite the ongoing transfer speculation, Silva continues to be an integral part of Benfica’s squad. He recently played the full 90 minutes in their 3-0 victory over Braga in the Portuguese League Cup semifinal, a match that saw former Juventus star Angel Di Maria score twice.
