At the same time, Marco Ottolini is monitoring other options. Last week, as reported in Tuttosport, the Juventus sporting director was in Portugal to watch Jakub Kiwior, currently at Porto, a left-footed centre-back with similar characteristics to Kelly and already followed in the past by Juventus during Giuntoli's time there. Having come through the ranks at Spezia and then moved to Arsenal, the Polish player failed to establish himself in the Premier League (68 appearances in three seasons) and chose to relaunch his career at the Dragoes , who signed him on a loan with an obligation to buy for around £23 million.
Porto now values him at around €35 million, a figure in line with the rarity of left-footed defenders on the international market. Ottolini reinforced his opinion during his mission to Portugal: Kiwior could become a concrete target, especially if Kelly leaves Continassa or if the Senesi deal becomes complicated.