According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus accelerated their transfer activity after signing Çelik on a free transfer. Muani remains their top target for the forward line, while Pellegrino from Parma is also being pursued.
Juventus' swift signing of free agent Çelik was like a tap-in goal, bringing back the scoring touch to a forward line that had been struggling. CEO Giovanni Carnevali completed his second signing since taking office – having previously secured young Italian forward Ehatator. New sporting director Ricci Masara also beat his former club Roma, managed by Gasperini, to this deal. With reinforcements on the right flank, the Bianconeri will refocus on their priority targets. The attack is in urgent need of reconstruction after free agent Vlahović's departure. Coach Spalletti plans a complete overhaul of the forward line, hoping to bring in two central strikers. Muani remains the primary target: Juventus' tug-of-war with Paris Saint-Germain continues, with the training ground awaiting Paris' latest response (alternatives include Sørloth and Richarlison). Among the candidates for the second striker, Matteo Pellegrino is in the lead: discussions between the two parties are ongoing, but Parma is unwilling to budge on their €30 million asking price. Pellegrino is not a replacement for Muani but is similar in type to Sørloth and Richarlison.
Regarding Di Gregorio's successor, Argentinian goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez remains the top choice: Juventus offered €6.5 million (loan with an option to buy), while Aston Villa demanded €12 million and firmly refused. However, Martínez himself is set on joining Juventus and is expected to pressure Villa after the World Cup. If negotiations ultimately break down, Carnevali will sign Tottenham goalkeeper Vicario. The midfield is currently overstaffed, with 8 players competing for 2-3 positions. Spalletti hopes to add a significant free agent to enhance individuality: contact has been made with Kessié, with Goretzka as an alternative.
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