Juventus coach Max Allegri has hinted that the club may sign at least two more midfielders before the transfer window closes.

Speaking after Juve’s 2-2 friendly draw against Espanyol, the Juve boss talked transfers, tactics and the impending start to the new Serie A campaign.

“On Saturday the real season begins against Fiorentina, so we must ensure that we are ready,” Allegri told Sky.

“It was a good training session this evening, although we struggled to find spaces in the first half. There were some defensive black-outs, but we also made the most of our chances.”

“Higuain and those who started pre-season training later will need a while to get to the same level. I don’t know if Dybala as a trequartista behind Mandzukic and Gonzalo Higuain is a good idea, but it’s certainly an idea. These players have the characteristics to do it, though clearly everyone must be willing to work hard.”

Juve have been linked with a host of midfielders following Paul Pogba’s record-breaking transfer to Manchester United, and Allegri indicated there may be some truth to the rumours.

“The important thing is that the two players are talented, technically gifted and have the character to play for Juventus. The market closes on August 31 and the club has done very well so far.

“We don’t need a new striker, as there would be no point signing someone inferior to the level we already have.”

Allegri was full of praise for new signing Miralem Pjanic who played as a ‘regista’ of sorts in today’s match.

“He seems like Hernanes, who last year had never played in front of the defence and now looks like a totally different player. I think Pjanic will become one of the best in the world in that position.”