Spalletti wants one of these two midfielders in January

According to market expert Ciro Venerato – Rai, Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti is determined to strengthen his midfield during the upcoming January transfer window.

Two names have emerged as potential targets within the Juventus environment: Davide Frattesi of Inter and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg of Olympique Marseille.

Frattesi appears to be the clear favorite for Spalletti. Reports indicate that Inter’s management, led by Marotta, is valuing the Italian midfielder at around €35 million, a price that reflects both his talent and current form.

The former Italian national team coach has long admired Frattesi’s qualities in the middle of the park, viewing him as a player who could immediately boost Juventus’ midfield creativity and stability.

Challenges ahead for Juventus

While Frattesi remains the preferred choice, pursuing Højbjerg could prove more complicated. The Danish international has been linked with Juventus for some time, but Olympique Marseille has reportedly no intention of selling him this winter.

The club’s reluctance to part with their experienced midfielder presents a significant obstacle, making any potential deal unlikely unless circumstances change dramatically in the next few weeks.

For Juventus, this situation highlights the delicate balance of ambition and pragmatism in the transfer market.

Spalletti’s desire for reinforcements underlines the team’s aim to remain competitive on all fronts, but securing the right player may depend as much on timing and negotiation as on tactical fit.

With the January window approaching, all eyes will be on Juventus’ transfer strategy and how Spalletti and the club hierarchy manage to align targets, budgets, and club policies.

Whether it’s Frattesi or Højbjerg—or another surprise addition—one thing is clear: Juventus are actively planning to strengthen their midfield to meet the challenges of the second half of the season.

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