Moves Juventus Should and Should Not Make in the Summer Transfer Window

While the summer transfer window is still some time away, talk around what Europe’s biggest clubs will do once it opens never ends. Almost daily updates surround these sides, with every potential decision analysed in detail despite there being almost four months remaining before any official moves can be made.

For Juventus, it seems as though the end of 2014-15 will see the Bianconeri continue to fine-tune their squad, making only minor changes to the players available to Massimiliano Allegri. The coach has slotted into life in Turin almost seamlessly, adapting the team to his tactical ideas without any major issue, culminating in its continued dominance of Serie A.

Europe remains the ultimate proving ground for Juventus, and it seems likely any transfers will be made with an eye on improving their chances of success in the Champions League. Over the following pages is a look at moves Juventus should and should not make ahead of next season.

Goalkeepers

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This summer should see the Turin giants make a number of moves to improve their squad, and looking at the goalkeeper position, the club clearly has some decisions to make. Marco Storari and Rubinho are out of contract in the summer, and the Bianconeri should allow the latter to leave, the Brazilian offering little at almost 33 years of age.

Storari has been a reliable backup to Gigi Buffon and should be given a one-year extension, with a younger goalkeeper—perhaps the on-loan Nicola Leali or Fiorentina’s Norberto Neto—arriving to fill the third-choice slot.

Defenders

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Juventus have already agreed a deal to bring Daniele Rugani to the club, a statement on the official website confirming they had purchased Empoli’s share of the defender for €3.5 million. Aside from him, the Bianconeri need a left-back. Despite impressing thus far, Patrice Evra cannot cover that role alone.

A superb wing-back in the 3-5-2 formation, Kwadwo Asamoah may be better suited to a place in midfield when Allegri opts for a four-man defence. That leaves only Paolo De Ceglie, who the club should—and most likely will—allow to leave Turin once the transfer window reopens in July.

Midfield

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Do. Not. Sell. Paul. Pogba. Not to oversimplify the situation, but this entire column comes back to that one basic tenet, that cashing in on the young Frenchman would be a false economy for the Bianconeri.

Yes, clearly Juventus could profit greatly from selling Pogba, but replacing him would be extremely difficult, and no matter who was brought in with the extravagant fee, there is an inescapable feeling that the team would be weaker as a result.

Roberto Pereyra has had a solid first year with the club, and Juventus should make his move from Udinese a permanent one. Other than that, there is little need for reinforcements in this area of the side, with Stefano Sturaro having arrived in January to provide Allegri with some useful depth.

Attack

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The attack, as always, has been the focus of attention, with many wondering just what will happen this summer. Carlos Tevez has one year left on his contract, and the club should not extend his stay, a point discussed at great length in this previous column.

When it comes to Fernando Llorente, however, Juventus might do well to move the Spanish striker on immediately, with any fee received useful for making additions in the same department. Juventus have an option to purchase Simone Zaza, according to director general Beppe Marotta (h/t Forza Italian Football), and they should certainly use it.

The 23-year-old has proven his quality and would be a smart acquisition, as would his Sassuolo team-mate Domenico Berardi. The Bianconeri have a co-ownership deal for the winger and should buy him out from that agreement at the first available opportunity.