The summer transfer window has only just closed, but Juventus are already thinking about their next moves. According to reports from the Italian media, the Bianconeri are working on strengthening the left side for January, while they are also considering long-term solutions between the posts. The most concrete name at the moment is Rayan Ait-Nouri, the Manchester City left-back, with whom Juventus have re-established contact.
JUVENTUS GO AFTER AIT-NOURI AGAIN
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Juventus officials reopened contact with Ait-Nouri during the international break, after also making inquiries about him at the end of August.
The Algerian international is not satisfied with his playing time at Manchester City. Gazzetta reports that he has yet to make an appearance in the Premier League this season, while he has played just 15 minutes in the Champions League.
Juventus therefore see an opportunity.
POSSIBLE LOAN MOVE AS EARLY AS JANUARY
Ait-Nouri wants more playing time and, according to Gazzetta, has been open to joining Juventus since August. The Bianconeri are considering a straightforward loan deal, potentially with an option to buy. His arrival would give Spalletti a natural solution on the left side, while Zeki Çelik could play more frequently in his natural position on the right. Much, however, will depend on the playing time Ait-Nouri receives at City after the.
AND BRUNO FERNANDES?
Another big name appearing in the Italian media is Bruno Fernandes. On September 24, Gazzetta opened the discussion about a possible return of the Portuguese midfielder to Italian football. At this stage, however, there is no confirmation of concrete negotiations between Juventus and Manchester United, so the story should primarily be viewed as a potential market opportunity for the future.
For Juventus, the biggest obstacle would be the financial terms of the entire operation, particularly the Portuguese international’s high salary.
JUVENTUS ALREADY PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE IN GOAL
Another major topic will be the goalkeeper position. According to Tuttosport, much will depend on Guglielmo Vicario’s performances. If the Italian continues to perform well, Juventus have the possibility of keeping him on favorable terms and would then look for another goalkeeper.
If plans regarding Vicario change, the Bianconeri could be forced to look for as many as two new goalkeepers next summer. The serious injury suffered by Kamil Grabara has further changed the club’s plans.
CARNESECCHI ONE OF THE OPTIONS
Among the names Juventus are monitoring is Marco Carnesecchi.
Tuttosport writes that the Atalanta goalkeeper is considering the end of his cycle in Bergamo next summer, which could make him one of the options for the Bianconeri.
However, he is not the only one.
Tuttosport reports that Lorenzo Palmisani is high on Juventus’ list, while the situation surrounding Alisson is also being monitored. As a particularly ambitious name, Mile Svilar is mentioned, with the same source claiming that Juventus had already tried to negotiate for him during the summer.
MASSARA ALREADY LOOKING TOWARDS 2027
Juventus’ plan is therefore becoming increasingly clear: Ait-Nouri represents a concrete option for January, while the goalkeeper position will be one of the central topics ahead of the next summer transfer window.
Until then, Vicario’s performances will have a major influence on the club’s decisions. As for Bruno Fernandes, his name certainly attracts the most attention, but for now there are not enough elements to speak of a concrete Juventus operation.
Sources: La Gazzetta dello Sport, Tuttosport.
