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Juventus will need to add to their midfield in January and are mulling bringing back Federico Bernardeschi, who joined Toronto FC in 2022.

Juventus Contemplating Loan Move for Former Star

October 15, 2023 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus are in the market, searching for a new midfielder to address a deepening midfield crisis in light of recent events. Soon after Paul Pogba failed a drug test, Nicolo Fagioli potentially faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines amid an ominous-looking betting scandal.

Juventus are celebrating the centenary of the Agnelli family’s takeover, and Massimiliano Allegri is firmly at the helm considering the good start.

Juventus Set Sights on Bundesliga Star to Address Midfield Crisis

October 14, 2023 Marko Vrakela Bayern Munich, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus have to deal with an emergency midfield crisis after Paul Pogba and Nicolo Fagioli found themselves stranded in off-field controversies. According to Tuttomercatoweb, Bayern Munich star Leon Goretzka has drawn the Italians' attention as Massimiliano Allegri aims to address the shortage of numbers in the engine room in January.

With Paul Pogba out of the picture and Nicolò Fagioli potentially facing a ban too, Juventus will have to intervene in the midfield in January.

Juventus Assessing January Option to Restore Midfield

October 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Borussia Moenchengladbach, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Monaco, Nice, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

With Paul Pogba out of the picture and Nicolò Fagioli potentially facing a ban too, Juventus will have to intervene in the midfield in January. Their list of targets for the role is growing quickly. As their directors stated, they’ll hunt for opportunities.

Things have only been going downhill for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, and a return to first-team football looks far from likely for him at the moment.

France Boss Deschamps Offers Sympathy to Banned Pogba

October 11, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Euro 2024, Europa! Europa!, France, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Things have only been going downhill for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, and a return to first-team football looks far from likely for him at the moment after his counter-analysis test failed to come through. Pogba is now facing a two to four-year ban at the least, and France boss Didier Deschamps has offered his sympathy.

While the second sample of Paul Pogba was still positive, the substance found in it wasn’t synthetic testosterone but rather Dhea.

Second Test Hands Pogba Hope of Limiting the Damage

October 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

While the second sample of Paul Pogba was still positive, the substance found in it wasn’t synthetic testosterone but rather Dhea. While still banned, it might help his case. The development didn’t stem from an error on the first test but from the procedure.

Juventus endured a triple blow on the eve of the Derby, as Dusan Vlahovic and Federico Chiesa won’t be available due to small injuries.

Chiesa and Vlahovic Ruled Out, New Pogba Test Positive

October 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino

Juventus endured a triple blow on the eve of the Derby, as Dusan Vlahovic and Federico Chiesa won’t be available due to small injuries, while the second sample of Paul Pogba tested positive for testosterone as well, thus ending hopes for a quick resolution of his doping case.

Paul Pogba has effectively been subdued out of the media’s radar in the past few weeks, after failing his drug test and the subsequent appeal test.

Pogba Set for Counter-Analysis After Positive Sample

October 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Paul Pogba is primed for a pivotal day in his doping case. The second sample taken along with the one that tested positive for testosterone will be tested. The results will be known in three or four days. He has been preventively suspended for over three weeks now.

Juventus continue to chase after Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg while they wait for the first ruling on Paul Pogba. The counter-analysis will happen on Thursday.

Juventus Face Big Obstacles in Pursuit of Tottenham Ace

October 3, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Juventus continue to chase after Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg while they wait for the first ruling on Paul Pogba. The counter-analysis will happen on Thursday. If the sample was positive again, a lengthy and arduous legal process would start. Despite some favorable circumstances, signing the Spurs midfielder won't be easy.

Lazio are targeting Domenico Berardi but, as has happened in previous windows, the price tag established by Sassuolo is lofty.

Juventus Plot Unexpected Sale to Fund Berardi Deal

September 30, 2023 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus haven't given up the ambitious idea of bringing Sassuolo marquee winger Domenico Berardi back to the Allianz Stadium. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has devised a strategy to raise funds for the Italian's return.

Juventus have been attached to a host of midfielders ahead of the January window, but their ideas for the position are clear.

Juventus Eye Spurs Ace to Succeed Pogba in Midfield

September 28, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Paul Pogba’s future is in the dark as he still awaits a verdict surrounding his doping charges, after he tested positive following Juventus’ match against Udinese. His sentencing is scheduled for October 5th. While a week remains until the Bianconeri hear from the sports judge, the upper management is already scouting names.

José Luis Palomino can move on from his doping saga following his final victory in the courtrooms. He had tested positive in July 2022.

Atalanta Defender Definitely Cleared of Doping Charges

September 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

José Luis Palomino can move on from his doping saga following his final victory in the courtrooms. He had tested positive in July 2022. The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled in his favor on Tuesday, closing the case. He had returned on the pitch a few months after the preliminary suspension.

Gianluigi Buffon is coming off his first turn as the Italy’s head of the delegation and team manager. He spoke about the recent experience and more.

Buffon Talks New Italy Role, Juventus, and Title Race

September 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri

Gianluigi Buffon is coming off his first turn as the Italy’s head of the delegation and team manager. He spoke about the recent experience and more in an interview: "“It was very nice. I was welcomed very well by the president, the officials, the gaffer, and his staff."

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