Juventus’ sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli is working on multiple fronts to secure the much-needed defensive reinforcements for Thiago Motta’s squad. With Feyenoord’s firm rejection of any mid-season transfer for David Hancko, Giuntoli has intensified efforts to acquire Ronald Araujo from Barcelona, collaborating closely with the player’s agent to negotiate a loan deal with an option to buy.
Calciomercato report how, In a significant development, super-agent Jorge Mendes has entered the fray, contacting Juventus with a proposal to push for Antonio Silva’s transfer from Benfica. Silva, who recently featured in Benfica’s League Cup match against Braga, has been a long-standing target for the Turin giants.
Mendes’ involvement adds a new dimension to the pursuit, given his track record of facilitating high-profile transfers. Despite the apparent challenges in convincing Benfica to part with their prized defender mid-season, Mendes’ reputation for closing difficult deals offers Juventus renewed hope.
The Italian club is now exploring the possibility of increasing their loan offer to Benfica, following the Portuguese club’s rejection of an initial bid comprising a €5 million loan fee with a €30 million option to buy. Juventus hopes that Mendes’ influence and a potentially improved offer could sway Benfica’s stance.
