Juventus’ decisive week on Mercato

Juventus has returned from Germany with encouraging signs and several important moves planned, both on the pitch and in the transfer market. This upcoming week marks a crucial phase for the club’s future direction reports Il Bianconero.

At Herzogenaurach, a new Juventus team has begun to take shape under Igor Tudor’s guidance. Compared to last year, everything has changed in Germany. This time, the focus is on establishing a clear identity from the very start.

Early indications show promising results on multiple fronts. Tudor has openly expressed his ambition to win, a mindset that has been more of a wish than a reality in recent years at Turin.

Kenan Yildiz vs Dortmund 📸

Germany represented a turning point for Tudor’s Juventus. Now, the team faces a vital week ahead: two matches within four days, followed by the Serie A season opener. However, the real battles are being fought off the field. Juventus still needs to finalize key signings to strengthen the squad.

Transfer focus: Kolo Muani leads the chase amid urgent sales

The most talked-about target remains Randal Kolo Muani, a player Juventus has long pursued. Even the club’s sporting director, Modesto, has expressed confidence in closing the deal during the training camp.

Randal Kolo Muani 📸

The sticking point lies in the transfer terms. Juventus reportedly offered a €10 million loan with a purchase option between €30 and €35 million. However, PSG insists on an obligatory purchase clause, which Juventus has yet to agree on. Furthermore, several player sales need to happen first to unlock the deal.

Besides Muani, Juventus is actively exploring other transfer options. In midfield, Matt O’Riley appears to be the top candidate, with reports suggesting he’s open to moving to Turin.

Matt O’Riley 📸

On the radar is also Jadon Sancho, while defensive reinforcements remain a priority. Despite the expected return of Bremer, the defense still shows signs of vulnerability that the club wants to address swiftly.

At the same time, Juventus faces mounting pressure to sell. The club must offload several players, including Douglas Luiz, Dusan Vlahovic, and Nico Gonzalez. These names have been circulating frequently in the corridors of the club’s headquarters, where Damien Comolli remains deeply involved in negotiations.

Dusan Vlahovic 📸

With the Serie A kickoff on August 24 looming, the need to balance incoming and outgoing transfers is urgent.

This week’s transfer window is a crucial moment for Juventus to clear out excess players and finalize reinforcements. The team’s strong start in Germany and Dortmund must be sustained to build momentum, an element that was notably missing last season.

Coach Tudor’s vision requires a smaller, more cohesive squad aligned with his tactical philosophy. Achieving this will unite the team around a clear and common objective.

As the market heats up and the season nears, Juventus enters a defining phase. The decisions made now will shape the club’s competitiveness for months to come. The blend of on-field preparation and off-field management will determine if Juventus can finally return to its winning ways.

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