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Juventus would like to help Luciano Spalletti by adding an experienced midfielder in January and are pursuing Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

Juventus Eye Olympique Marseille and RB Leipzig Veterans

December 16, 2025 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Marseille, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Juventus would like to help Luciano Spalletti by adding an experienced midfielder in January and are pursuing Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in particular. However, their chase faces big challenges. They won’t be able to spend much in the next window.

The arrival of Spalletti exacerbated the need for Juventus for a deep-lying midfielder and Bernabé and Hojbjerg have emerged as options.

Juventus Eye Parma and Olympique Marseille Midfielders

November 12, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

The arrival of Luciano Spalletti exacerbated the need for Juventus to find a deep-lying midfielder, and while Sporting CP’s Morten Hjulmand remains in their crosshairs, he’s very pricey, while Parma’s Adrian Bernabé and Olympique Marseille’s Pierre-Emilie Hojbjerg are more affordable targets.

Juventus didn’t sign a midfielder during the summer despite chasing after a few options and will try to remedy that in January.

Juventus Set Sights on Saudi Arabia to Bolster Midfield

September 29, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Juventus didn’t sign a midfielder during the summer despite chasing after a few options and will try to remedy that in January. They are eyeing in particular the Saudi Pro League and two familiar targets: Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Franck Kessié

Juventus have ambitious plans for their midfield and one of their staples, Manuel Locatelli, could be one further casualty.

Juventus Midfielder Praises Igor Tudor Instant Impact

March 30, 2025 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli hailed Igor Tudor's early impact in the dugout and thanked former boss Thiago Motta. Locatelli helped the Bianconeri squeeze past Genoa on the Croat's touchline debut last night and bounce back from two catastrophic results in Serie A.

Juventus have been propelled by their defense during their ongoing winning streak. They have conceded just two goals in the last five rounds.

Juventus Have Recaptured Their Defensive Solidity

March 5, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juventus have been propelled by their defense during their ongoing winning streak. They have conceded just two goals, which turned out to be inconsequential, in the last five rounds. The Bianconeri had started very well in that regard but then dipped.

The lack of leadership is one of the many issues that have hampered Juventus this season. Their locker room hasn't come together after a host of moves.

Juventus Locker Room Said to Be Rather Splintered

March 3, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

The lack of leadership is one of the many issues that have hampered Juventus this season. While there isn’t a contentious divide in their locker room, it hasn’t really come together after a flurry of additions and departures.

Daniele Rugani has found a cozy perch and doesn’t envision returning to Juventus to help them with their defensive emergency.

Juventus Loanee Unlikely to Return Early from Ajax

January 1, 2025 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Daniele Rugani has found a cozy perch and doesn’t envision returning to Juventus to help them with their defensive emergency: "I’m doing well and dream of returning to the national team. Thiago Motta was sincere and direct with me."

Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli is content with the start of the season and updated on their search for a new defender.

Juventus Exec Outlines Profile of Potential New Signing

November 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli is content with the start of the season and updated on their search for a new defender while attending a charity event: “We’re looking around right now, and we’re aware that this session is very particular."

Luciano Spalletti opened the preparation for the upcoming Nations League matches versus Belgium and France with the usual presser conference.

Spalletti Welcomes Newcomers and Praises Forwards

November 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, The Azzurri

Luciano Spalletti opened the preparation for the upcoming Nations League matches versus Belgium and France with the usual presser conference. Italy need a point to be a top seed in the 2026 World Cup draw: "We mustn't be presumptous."

While Juventus have had trouble scoring in the early going, they have enjoyed impressive defensive stability so far. They have yet to concede.

Four Italian Stalwarts to Return to Juventus Starting Lineup for Leipzig Clash

October 1, 2024 Michel Sakr Champions League, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Juventus coach Thiago Motta will resort to his Italian contingent in the Champions League contest against Leipzig after resting them in the 3-0 win over Genoa on Saturday.

Manuel Locatelli has been rejuvenated by Thiago Motta after a few lackluster seasons and claimed that Juventus were ready for a serious title bid.

Locatelli Talks Scudetto Race and Past Arsenal Links

September 27, 2024 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Manuel Locatelli has been rejuvenated by the arrival of Thiago Motta after a few lackluster seasons and claimed that Juventus were ready to mount a serious title bid in an interview: "I think that Inter are still the favorites."

Manuel Locatelli has some suitors and a fresh set of competitors after the early signings by Juventus in the midfield, but his departure isn’t likely.

Locatelli More Likely to Stay Following First Practices

July 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Marseille, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Manuel Locatelli has some suitors and a fresh set of competitors after the early signings by Juventus in the midfield, but his departure isn’t particularly likely and certainly not imminent. The former Sassuolo man has stood out in the early training sessions.

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