Juventus, having secured Renato Veiga on a straight loan from Chelsea for €4.5 million including wages, are continuing their efforts to strengthen its defence. Sporting Director Giuntoli is evaluating multiple profiles before making a decisive move for the next target. Currently, the hottest name on the list is Kelly from Newcastle, with whom the Bianconeri are maintaining ongoing discussions.
Calciomercato confirm that In recent hours, there has been a resurgence of interest in Jean-Clair Todibo, a long-standing target for Juventus who had previously attempted to bring him to Italy last summer. Today, the player has shown openness to a move to Turin, and in the coming days, there will be contacts between Juventus and West Ham to try to structure a deal. However, this transfer won’t be straightforward, as West Ham would first need to exercise their option to buy Todibo from Nice for €40 million, and it’s unlikely they would immediately loan him out.
Six months ago, Juventus were in a similar position, seeking a central defender with eyes on Todibo. The Bianconeri had already reached an agreement with the player and were making room for him by finding new arrangements for Djalo and Rugani. Although an agreement with Nice wasn’t finalized, the gap was bridgeable. However, in early August, West Ham swooped in with an offer €10 million higher than Juventus’, totaling around €40 million, which derailed Juventus’ plans and secured Todibo’s move to England.
Juventus’ original offer to Todibo included a contract until 2029 with a salary of €2.5 million. If they pursue him again, all terms of the previous agreement will likely need to be revisited. In the first half of the season with West Ham, Todibo has played regularly but often as a substitute. Not being a fixed starter in Lopetegui’s team, he is now open to a move to Italy and the Turin side he nearly joined last summer.
