Overview
- Italian reports cited by Goal.com and Yahoo say Juventus are preparing an approach for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to fill Luciano Spalletti’s deep-lying midfield role.
- Roberto De Zerbi is described as reluctant to lose a vice-captain and dressing-room leader during the season, with Hojbjerg a regular starter in a side sitting third in Ligue 1.
- Juventus’ limited funds reportedly push them toward creative proposals, including talk of a possible swap involving Manuel Locatelli rather than a straight cash deal.
- Club ties with Marseille executives Pablo Longoria and Mehdi Benatia could aid talks, though a January agreement is portrayed as challenging.
- If a winter move fails, Juventus are expected to revisit the pursuit in the summer and are also evaluating RB Leipzig’s Xaver Schlager as an alternative option.