Spalletti push for Scalvini, Atalanta set price

Giorgio Scalvini has emerged as one of the top defensive targets for Juventus ahead of the upcoming season, with the Bianconeri already making concrete moves behind the scenes.

According to Tuttosport, Juventus have made official enquiries both to Atalanta and to the player’s representatives as they explore the possibility of bringing the highly rated Italian defender to Turin.

The 2003-born centre-back is highly appreciated by Luciano Spalletti, who closely followed Scalvini’s development during his time in charge of the Italian national team.

The Juventus coach reportedly values the defender’s tactical versatility, composure on the ball, and ability to build play from the back — qualities considered essential for his attacking and possession-based system.

Atalanta Set Price Tag

Atalanta are not ruling out a potential sale, but the Bergamo club are expected to negotiate only for offers in the region of €40-45 million.

The valuation reflects Scalvini’s growing importance both at club level and within the senior Italian national team setup.

Juventus director Damien Comolli is said to be working on a strategy to reduce the fixed fee by potentially including player exchanges that could appeal to Atalanta.

While the defender’s contract situation is not considered an immediate issue, interest from Premier League clubs could intensify the race in the coming weeks.

Scalvini Tempted by Juventus Project

Juventus believe Scalvini would provide enormous tactical flexibility to Spalletti’s defensive line, with the Italian international capable of covering multiple roles across a back four.

His calmness under pressure, positional intelligence, and clean tackling have made him one of the most sought-after young defenders in Europe.

The player is reportedly ready to take the next step in his career, and Juventus’ technical project — focused on controlling matches through possession and proactive football — is believed to strongly appeal to him.

Talks are expected to continue over the next few weeks as Juventus attempt to move ahead of English clubs preparing significant offers for the Atalanta star.

Much could depend on potential departures in the defensive department, but the club’s interest remains extremely strong.

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