EXCL : Mercato News from Pedulla!

● Juventus wants to choose calmly the central defender, but should first know the available budget. Ensuring financial stability is vital for the club, especially as they navigate the competitive landscape of Serie A and European football. Management is assessing various options, considering not only the transfer fees but also the players’ wage demands and contractual obligations.

And a lot will depend on Nicolò Fagioli‘s position that could leave in January. In case of an offer at €25M, the path with the midfielder could be divided. And with that money, Juventus could invest on a central defender, without only thinking about a loan, taking into account that Fagioli should be replaced.

● The most monitored profile for the defense, with some live monitoring in the last weeks and also at Manchester City on Wednesday, is David Hancko, born in 1997 from Feyenoord (contract ending in 2028). His cost is more than €30M and maybe even more than €35M.

Skriniar discarded as Juventus target. The club has decided to shift its focus to alternative options in the central defense position. Despite Skriniar’s impressive track record and reputation, Juventus management believes that their resources could be better allocated elsewhere.

Source : Alfredo Pedulla – Sport Italia