Since the departure of Paulo Dybala last summer, Juventus have been lacking a natural number 10. While Angel Di Maria tried to fill the gap left by his compatriot, it was only a temporary stop-gap solution.
So according to Tuttosport via JuventusNews24, the Bianconeri are now looking for a new player capable of playing in the hole behind the striker.
This new arrival would be particularly needed if Paul Pogba fails to regain his optimal physical shape in the summer.
The source names a long list of potential candidates, varying between domestic and foreign solutions.
The shortlist begins with Enzo Le Fée, a 23-year-old attacking midfielder who plays for Lorient. But as the source reveals, the Frenchman might end up joining Stade Rennais in the coming days.
Then we have Yusuf Yazici who also plies his trade in Ligue 1. The 26-year-old made a name for himself at Lille. He also has 39 caps to his name with the Turkish national team.
As for Serie A candidates, Piotr Zielinski finds himself on the list. The Pole has been a staple at Napoli since 2016. However, incoming Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli could try to reunite with the 29-year-old.
Then we have the all-too-familiar name of Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. Although he has different characteristics, the Lazio star can provide the goals.
The report also mentions Japanese star Daichi Kamada who’s now a free agent following the expiry of his contract with Eintracht Frankfurt, as well as 27-year-old Spanish midfielder Pablo Fornals who currently plays for West Ham United.
New number 10? Allegri plays 3-5-2 and have Chiesa, Vlahovic, Milik and Kean. Why the hell do Juve need a number 10? Piss rumours as usual.
We need someone to link defense to attack. Dybala was sorely missed last season. Di Maria did a poor job doing so being more selfish. Vlahovic really missed that. Milik and Vlahovic don’t play well together. Get in each other’s way. Chiesa could be that player but we will have to see. From last summer I preferred Berardi over Di Maria. I would love if they could pursue that again. It’s also why they are “interested” in fratessi but I don’t see that materializing. Also why Arthur has been such a major disappointment. He looks like that player but really isn’t. And please not fornals absolutely mediocre player. And absolutely cannot depend on pogba for anything. Just pretend he isn’t even on the team.