Juventus Transfer News and Rumours Tracker: Week of November 3

It has been a difficult few weeks for Juventus, Wednesday’s loss to Genoa merely the latest in a string of poor results and performances. With Olympiacos taking all three points from the Italian champions just seven days earlier, Massimiliano Allegri and his players have come under ever-increasing pressure.

The struggle for form has lead to an increase in transfer speculation, the club seen to be searching for solutions in the January window. With a raft of players linked with the Turin giants, the right additions could give the side a major boost in the second half of the campaign.

Over the following pages is a look at the latest news and rumours surrounding the Bianconeri, updated daily to ensure you are constantly informed of the latest developments.

*UPDATED FRIDAY NOVEMBER 7*

Juventus Want Gregoire Defrel in January

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Juventus are reportedly interested in Gregoire Defrel and will look to bring the Cesena striker to Turin in January. The player is co-owned by Parma, but La Gazzetta Dello Sport (h/t Forza Italian Football) believe the Bianconeri are confident a deal can be struck with the two clubs.

Tottenham Defender Wanted by Juventus and Inter

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Tottenham Hotspur's Vlad Chiriches plays against Manchester United during their English Premier League soccer match at White Hart Lane, London, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Juventus and Inter are looking at Tottenham’s Vlad Chiriches as a possible transfer target. Writing on his own website, the respected Italian journalist reports that the two Serie A sides will seek a loan deal for the Romanian defender.

Marco Motta Agent Reveals Deals with Genoa and Norwich

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Marco Motta was twice close to leaving Juventus this summer, but both moves were called off according to his agent. The defender has barely featured for the Bianconeri over the last three years, yet surprisingly remained in Turin when the transfer window closed in September.

“We failed to reach an agreement with Genoa for financial reasons,” his representative Luca Pasqualin told Tuttomercatoweb (h/t Football Italia). “Even though there were several options to leave, the decision was made to stay at Juventus.”

“There was also the opportunity to go to Norwich, but the lad’s thinking was: ‘recharge the batteries until January’.”

Progress Made on New Contract for Stephan Lichtsteiner

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A meeting between Juventus and the agents of Stephan Lichtsteiner reportedly went well this week, the club now hopeful of agreeing a new deal for the 30-year-old. His current contract expires in June, but Gianluca Di Marzio believes there is now optimism he will extend his stay in Turin.

The transfer expert goes on to state further talks are expected in the coming weeks.

Deal Almost Done for Tomas Pochettino

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The agent of Tomas Pochettino has met with Juventus, and the midfielder is reportedly very close to joining the Italian champions. Currently with Boca Juniors, Gianluca Di Marzio notes on his own website that the player’s representative has held a series of meetings with Bianconeri director Fabio Paratici.

The transfer expert adds that Pochettino is expected to immediately be sent on loan to Sassuolo, a club with strong links to Juventus.

Neven Subotic on Juventus radar

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With Andrea Barzagli struggling to overcome his injury problems, Juventus are believed to be contemplating a move for could reportedly move for Neven Subotic. The Italian has yet to feature this term as he continues to suffer with a damaged heel and calf, and his prolonged absence is reportedly forcing the Turin giants to seek defensive reinforcements.

Sportmediaset insist that the Borussia Dortmund man is now firmly within their sights (h/t Football Italia) and with his contract set to expire in the summer, the German club may be willing to sell him in January.

More details of Paul Pogba contract revealed

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According to a report in Italy, Paul Pogba’s new contract will rise substantially every year the midfielder remains with Juventus. The 21-year-old recently signed a deal to stay with the Bianconeri until 2019, as per the official club website.

That saw his salary rise from €1.5 million to around €4.5 million per year, and now La Stampa (h/t Football Italia) insist that could increase to as high as €6.5 million should he represent the Turin giants for the next three years.

Juventus Hopeful Daniele Rugani Continues to Improve

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Having watched him play well against them, Juventus have admitted their hope that Daniele Rugani continues to prove his worth. The defender is on loan at Empoli from the Bianconeri and turned in an impressive performance as the two sides met on Saturday, causing Massimiliano Allegri to praise the 20-year-old.

"Rugani played a good game, he is young  and he needs to play,” the coach said after the game, per a report on Gianluca Di Marzio's website. “We follow him. We hope he’ll become a good player who can fit with Juventus.”

Juventus to Meet with Agent of Everton Ribeiro

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Juventus have once again been linked with Brazilian international Everton Ribeiro, with news of a meeting to continue talks. Sky Italia (h/t Football Italia) believe that the Bianconeri held a meeting with the Cruzeiro winger’s agent over this past weekend.

Adrien Rabiot Signs New Paris Saint-Germain Deal

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A host of clubs appear to have missed out on Adrien Rabiot, the midfielder signing a new contract with current club Paris Saint-Germain. The French side announced the deal on their official website, effectively ending Juve’s long-held interest in the 19-year-old.

The Bianconeri were reportedly close to agreeing terms with Rabiot, with TuttoSport (h/t Football Italia) reporting PS-G were keen to prevent him moving to Turin.

Federico Mattiello Signs a New 5-Year Contract

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Promising youngster Federico Mattiello has committed his future to Juventus, signing a new five-year contract with the club this weekend. Gianluca Di Marzio reported the news on his website, noting that the deal with the 19-year-old winger will expire in June 2019.

Mattiello was added to the first-team squad this season after impressing in the youth sector, but has been an unused substitute in all 10 league games thus far.

Fabian Schar Ready to Leave for a Top Club

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Fabian Schar has stated he is ready to leave Basel, openly admitting he will not renew his contract with the club. The Swiss defender’s current deal expires next summer, and in an interview with Blick, the 22-year-old made his intentions clear, telling them (h/t Football Italia):

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Basel are open to negotiations, but at this moment I have decided that I want to concentrate on my performances. I went through a difficult period and it wasn’t the right time to discuss my renewal.

I don’t want to be worrying about that now. My dream remains to have an experience abroad. I’ve always said that if the opportunity presented itself, I would take it, obviously in agreement with Basel.

I need a team with important prospects. I’d like the Bundesliga, Premier League or top Italian clubs like Inter, Milan and Juventus. I couldn’t say no.

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Arturo Vidal Happy at Juventus

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After a recent story by the Daily Express believed Arturo Vidal could move to Manchester United in January, the player once again insisted he is content to remain with Juventus.

”I have always been happy here,” the midfielder told Sky Italia (h/t Forza Italian Football). ”I feel well and I’m enjoying my football.”