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Olympique Marseille defender Leonardo Balerdi has been on Juventus’ radar for much of the past few summers, and the Bianconeri have reignited their interest in signing him during the current transfer window.
Juventus are looking to strengthen several areas of their squad as they aim to improve their options ahead of the new season. The club has been particularly active in recent days, although further work is still required before the transfer window closes.
Juventus Monitoring Defensive Situation
The defensive department currently appears settled, but Juventus may need to sanction a departure before bringing in another centre back. The club is therefore waiting to assess the situation before making a decisive move in the market.
According to TuttoJuve, Juventus are keen to add Balerdi to their squad while they wait to see which defenders could leave before the end of the transfer window.
Gleison Bremer has attracted interest from Galatasaray, while Napoli are keen on Federico Gatti. Should either player depart, Juventus would have the opportunity to move for another central defender and strengthen their defensive options ahead of the new campaign.
Busy Transfer Window Continues
Juventus have been among the busiest clubs in recent days, but there is still work to be done if they are to build a squad capable of achieving their objectives. Strengthening key positions remains a priority as the club prepares for what is expected to be a demanding season.
Competing in the Europa League will place additional demands on the squad throughout the campaign, making depth an important factor for the Bianconeri. Ensuring there are sufficient quality options across the team will be essential if they are to cope with a demanding fixture schedule while remaining competitive on multiple fronts.
Olympique Marseille have been reluctant to part with Balerdi during the previous two summer transfer windows. However, their position may now have changed, providing Juventus with renewed hope that a deal could become possible before the transfer window closes if the opportunity arises.