Comolli's fifty days to overhaul Juve's makeover
Fifty days from today. Damien Comolli has a long time left to revamp Juve before the transfer window closes , but it certainly doesn't seem like too many. Because there's an entire squad on the way out, potentially deploying in Igor Tudor's 3-4-2-1 formation, even with several alternatives for each department. And obviously, the transfer market will depend on how and when all these issues are resolved: at the end of the season, the belief persisted that three or four signings would be enough to make a leap in quality, but that was a team built by Giuntoli and designed for Thiago Motta ; at the end of the Club World Cup, the belief that much more was needed became firmer. It's no longer time for revolutions, but a comprehensive overhaul is once again necessary . Considering those returning from loan spells, at least fifteen players are up for sale: perhaps not all will leave, but the number of planned signings has already doubled compared to the initial forecast.
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Comolli has made his choice: Modesto will be the new Juventus technical director. Nicola Balice
The transfer window is therefore intense for Comolli and the new technical director Modesto , who are at the forefront along with a couple (but no more) of trusted intermediaries. Up front, the Vlahovic case is in the spotlight, with no signs of peace coming from his entourage. The tug-of-war continues while Juve are working on the flanks against PSG to bring back Kolo Muani after signing David . The desire to land a double move in the attacking midfield persists, with Juve insisting on both Sancho and Conceiçao , both players working to resolve their financial problems with Manchester United and Porto in order to complete their transfer to Juventus. To make room for him in the squad and on the balance sheet, however, more transfers on the flanks are necessary: negotiations continue between Nico Gonzalez and Al Ahli , potentially the richest (€30 million at stake) but certainly not the only one. The new solution for Mbangula could take the Belgian to Werder Bremen for around €10 million. Meanwhile, Sporting are pushing for Alberto Costa (an initial offer of €12 million plus €2 million in bonuses), and Marseille are pushing for Timothy Weah (a €15 million request, but the French club are seeking a loan). A series of transfers, if they materialize, would also open up opportunities among the attacking full-backs: low-cost options (such as Nice's over-30s Clauss or Mainz's Widmer ) are being considered as alternatives to Brazilians Dodò and Wesley (Roma have the upper hand), while bets on Piquerez (Palmeiras) and, above all, Palestra are gaining ground, despite the fact that the latest jewel in Atalanta's youth academy has only played 394 minutes for the first team so far.
André-Douglas Luiz relay?The midfield is also seeking substantial signings. West Ham are intensifying their contact with Douglas Luiz , while Juventus are asking for €40 million between a loan and an obligation to buy, and the Brazilian has already said yes. And McKennie , too, after the sudden setback regarding his contract renewal, is on the way out again. In their place, a playmaker (Marseille's Rongier has been proposed, with Xhaka and Hjulmand's initial options becoming more complicated). And a man with pace: Newcastle are not giving up on Tonali , Al Hilal have swooped in for Ederson , and they like that André. Wolverhampton's proposed player, Mendes , slots in between Bissouma (Tottenham) and Ndidi (Leicester). That's all? No, because Tudor also wants a quality central defender and a reliable second goalkeeper in case Perin leaves. There are fifty days to go, which is a long time. But there's so much, so much to do.
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