Juventus Transfer News and Rumours Tracker: Week of December 1
The last few weeks have been incredible for Juventus, shrugging off a poor spell of form to record some exceptional results. Emphatic victories over Parma and Lazio were followed by an equally important triumph in Europe over Malmo as the Turin derby approached.
A sublime finish from Andrea Pirlo gave the Bianconeri all three points against their cross-town rivals in dramatic fashion. That game—reviewed in detail here—will give yet another boost to the confidence of the reigning champions ahead of yet another important week in their season.
Friday sees them travel to Fiorentina, while their Champions League destiny will be decided a few days later when Atletico Madrid travel to Juventus Stadium. That they continue to pile up results with so many injuries is testament to the skill of Massimiliano Allegri and his players, but reinforcements are clearly needed.
The January transfer window offers the club that opportunity, with a number of targets already identified. With that in mind, this column looks to bring you all the latest news and rumours surrounding those potential moves, updated daily to ensure you are fully informed of the latest developments.
*UPDATED FRIDAY DECEMBER 5*
Napoli agree personal terms with Manolo Gabbiadini
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It is believed that Napoli have reached an agreement with Manolo Gabbiadini over a January move. Gianluca Di Marzio wrote earlier this week that the club had already sealed a deal for the striker with Juventus and Sampdoria who currently co-own the 23-year-old.
Now La Gazzetta dello Sport report that the Partenopei and Gabbiadini’s agent have agreed terms on a contract (h/t Football Italia).
Juventus want Daniele Rugani in January
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According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Juventus will attempt to bring Daniele Rugani to Turin in January. Writing on his own website, the Italian transfer expert reports that the Bianconeri will seek to resolve his co-ownership with Empoli now rather than waiting until the summer.
The Tuscan club refute those claims, with their sporting director denying the player could leave next month. “So far Juventus haven’t contacted us about Rugani,” Marcello Carli told the Calciomercato website (h/t Football Italia). “And in any case, we plan to keep the player. Not least because we’re battling for survival and we don’t want to be deprived of him.”
Italy legend hopes Juventus keep Claudio Marchisio
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World winner Marco Tardelli has urged Juventus to keep Claudio Marchisio at the club, believing he is too important to be allowed to leave. Speaking to TuttoSport on Thursday, the former Bianconeri and Italy midfielder said (h/t Football Italia):
He’s one of the few home-grown Bianconeri players. He’s been part of this whole era, and he’s the ideal symbol of the club. If I were part of the club I’d have no doubt: renew his contract or risk losing him.
Juventus Looking to Sign Two Full-Backs in January
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With Kwadwo Asamoah having undergone surgery, Juventus are reportedly interested in signing Guilherme Siqueira on loan. With the Ghanaian set to miss around four months, Sportmediaset believe the Bianconeri have made an enquiry for the Atletico Madrid left-back (h/t Forza Italian Football).
The same source also links the Turin giants with a move for Sassuolo’s Sime Vrsaljko when the transfer window re-opens.
Manolo Gabbiadini Not for Sale Unless...
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Amid interest from Napoli, Sampdoria have made clear it would take a significant offer for them to sell Manolo Gabbiadini. “We don’t intend to weaken our team in January, unless an offer arrives which we can’t turn down,” sporting director Carlo Osti told Mars Live Sport (h/t Football Italia).
“Not only that, the player is co-owned by Juventus. “Would €14 million be enough for him? I’m not going to talk about figures, you’d be better asking [Sampdoria President Massimo] Ferrero about that.”
Writing on his own website, transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio believes the two clubs could agree to a deal for around €13 million.
On Thursday, Napoli's sporting director confirmed their attempt to sign the player in an interview with Radio Kiss Kiss. “Gabbiadini is very interesting, not just for us, but for many other clubs too," Riccardo Bigon said, per Football Italia.
Roy Keane Regrets Not Accepting Juventus or Bayern Munich Offers
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Roy Keane has admitted to FourFourTwo magazine that he should have accepted a transfer to Italy or Germany whilst still with Manchester United. Speaking to them in an interview, the retired midfielder said:
"My regret was that I should have gone abroad earlier in my career. I could have signed for Juventus or Bayern Munich, I had much better financial offers from them.
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At the time I wanted to stay at United. I felt at home at Old Trafford.
Stephan Lichsteiner Contract Problems Continue
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According to the latest report, Stephan Lichtsteiner and Juventus remain some distance apart in discussions over the defender’s new contract. With his current deal set to expire in June, Gianluca Di Marzio wrote on Tuesday that the Swiss full-back could leave the club at the end of the season.
The respected journalist goes on to state his belief that the Bianconeri are looking towards Porto’s Danilo as a possible replacement.
Talks over New Leonardo Bonucci Deal Stall
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Juventus seem certain to extend the contract of Leonardo Bonucci, but negotiations have stalled. Writing on his own website, Gianluca Di Marzio reports that the player is currently looking for a new agent before continuing talks.
The player himself moved to calm any fears over the delay, issuing a statement on the matter on Tuesday afternoon. “A lot has been written and said about my situation,” Bonucci wrote (h/t Football Italia).
“I'm happy at Juve. I only think about the pitch and about winning with these colours. I don't think about my renewal.
Tomas Pocchetino Headed to Turin
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It is believed that Tomas Pochettino is finally heading to Italy after repeatedly being linked with Juventus. Sky Italia report that the 18-year-old is flying to the peninsula for a medical and to finalise the terms of his contract (h/t Football Italia).
It is expected that the Boca Juniors midfielder will be sent to Sassuolo on loan once the January transfer window opens.
Juventus Close in on Erik Palmer-Brown
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Juventus have reportedly taken a major step forward in the signing of US youth international Erik Palmer-Brown. SportItalia believe the Bianconeri have finally reached an agreement with Sporting Kansas City, and the deal should be wrapped up as soon (h/t Forza Italian Football).
Furthermore, they add that the player could be a guest at Juve’s Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid on December 9.
Sebastian Giovinco Agent Refutes Claims of Napoli Meeting
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The agent of Sebastian Giovinco has refuted claims he met with Napoli last week to discuss a move for the Juventus striker. Gianluca Di Marzio reported on his website that the two parties held the meeting, but Andrea D’Amico denied those claims to Radio Kiss Kiss.
“No-one from the club has ever asked me,” he said (h/t Football Italia), while TuttoSport believe city rivals Torino are favourites to capture the 27-year-old per Football Italia.
On Tuesday evening, D’Amico offered further comment when speaking to Sky Italia. Asked about the possibility of his client signing a new deal, he told them (h/t Football Italia):
"You’d have to talk to Juventus about his situation, not me. Clearly they have different plans regarding tactics and investments.
I see Giovinco at Juventus until June, but life is made up of concrete facts. In all honesty, I don’t know what could happen over the next few months.
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Juventus Look to Simon Kjaer in January
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Juventus are reportedly interested in signing Lille’s Simon Kjaer in the January transfer window according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. They believe the former Palermo and Roma defender could be available for a fee of around €4 million (h/t Forza Italian Football).
Juventus Look to Sign Colombian Midfielder Tello
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