Juventus reignites Osimhen chase, eyes Southampton talent...

Juventus are already making significant moves in preparation for the 2025 summer transfer window, with reports indicating a renewed pursuit of Victor Osimhen and an eye on Southampton's Mateus Fernandes. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, these targets align with coach Igor Tudor's demand for at least three new signings to bolster the squad for the 2025-26 season.

Osimhen remains the Old Lady’s top priority in attack. Club representatives have reportedly restarted discussions with the Napoli-owned striker’s agents in recent days. Despite Osimhen having a €75 million release clause applicable only to non-Serie A clubs, Juventus is prepared to negotiate a direct transfer fee with Napoli.

This renewed interest comes even after previous reports suggested Osimhen had turned down an approach from Juventus, and just last week, Football Italia exclusively reported that the Nigerian international rejected a staggering €30 million-a-year offer from Saudi side Al-Hilal, reaffirming his desire to stay in Europe. Beyond Osimhen, Juventus's attacking pecking order reportedly includes Sporting CP's Viktor Gyokeres and Bologna's Santiago Castro.

Juventus targets in midfield and defence

In midfield, Juventus's dream signing is still Newcastle star Sandro Tonali, followed by Atalanta's Ederson. However, the Bianconeri are also seriously considering Mateus Fernandes from Southampton. Fernandes could potentially move to Turin on loan following Southampton's relegation from the Premier League in the 2024-25 season. Notably, Fernandes shares the same agent, Jorge Mendes, as Juventus loanee Francisco Conceiçao, which could smooth potential negotiations.

Defensive reinforcements are also on Tudor's agenda. Flamengo’s Wesley is being evaluated for the right-wing-back position. Should a centre-back depart the club, Marseille’s Leonardo Balerdi stands as the primary name on Tudor’s list to bolster the central defense. As the transfer window approaches, Juventus appears ready to make significant investments to strengthen their squad across multiple positions, aiming to meet Igor Tudor's demands for a more competitive team.