COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - JUNE 06: Nicolas Tagliafico #3 of Argentina stands for the national anthem during the international friendly match between Argentina and Honduras at Kyle Field on June 06, 2026 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - JUNE 06: Nicolas Tagliafico #3 of Argentina stands for the national anthem during the international friendly match between Argentina and Honduras at Kyle Field on June 06, 2026 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
Juventus are working for Argentina international Nicolas Tagliafico from Olympique Lyonnais, but first need Juan Cabal to agree a transfer to Atalanta, claim multiple sources.
The Bianconeri are seeking more experience for their defence and it has been clear all summer that Cabal is not part of coach Luciano Spalletti’s plans.
Juventus pushing for Tagliafico
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 19: Nicolás Tagliafico #3 of Argentina heads the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JULY 19: Nicolás Tagliafico #3 of Argentina heads the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Sky Sport Italia, Sportitalia, Fabrizio Romano and more all confirm that they are in negotiations with Olympique Lyonnais for veteran full-back Tagliafico, who celebrates his 34th birthday today.
The Argentine is able to play as a left-back, in a more advanced role, or in central defence.
He is down to the final season of his contract in France, so that should not be a difficult process, but Juventus are limited in some ways.
epa11479355 Argentina's Nicolas Tagliafico kisses the trophy after winning the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 final against Colombia, in Miami Gardens, Florida, USA, 14 July 2024. Argentina won 1-0 after a goal by striker Lautaro Martinez in extra time. EPA-EFE/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH
epa11479355 Argentina’s Nicolas Tagliafico kisses the trophy after winning the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 final against Colombia, in Miami Gardens, Florida, USA, 14 July 2024. Argentina won 1-0 after a goal by striker Lautaro Martinez in extra time. EPA-EFE/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH
They can only manage to bring Tagliafico in if they first manage to get Cabal off their books.
Atalanta are discussing the possibility of signing the Colombian, but he has rejected several other loan moves already this summer, and is proving a tricky customer.
Bologna and Besiktas have already shown an interest in Cabal, but the 25-year-old resisted after his €12.8m move to Juve from Hellas Verona in 2024.