Juventus is ramping up efforts to secure Benfica defender Antonio Silva, viewing him as an ideal profile for the club’s needs. The 21-year-old center-back has emerged as a top target for the Bianconeri, aligning with both their budget constraints and long-term investment strategy.
Sky Sport Italia [**report**](https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/juventus-antonio-silva-calciomercato-28-novembre-2024) that the Turin giants are actively working to finalize a deal for Silva in the upcoming January transfer window. Negotiations are already underway, with Juventus Sporting Director Cristiano Giuntoli in ongoing discussions with Jorge Mendes, Silva’s agent. While no agreement has been reached with Benfica yet, the parties are exploring various options.
One potential structure being considered is a loan deal with a purchase option, similar to the arrangement that brought Francisco Conceiçao to Juventus. This approach could allow the Italian club to manage their financial commitments while securing a promising talent.
Silva’s situation at Benfica has become increasingly favorable for a potential move. He was notably absent from the team’s recent Champions League match against Monaco, suggesting he may no longer be part of new manager Silva do Nascimento’s plans. Juventus is poised to capitalize on this development.
The focus on defensive reinforcements stems from Juventus’ injury woes in that area. The club is particularly keen on adding a left-sided defender to fill the void left by the injured Cabal. While Silva is the primary target, Juventus are keeping options open and may consider signing a second defender in January, depending on market opportunities.