Juventus could be in the market for a No. 9 once the January transfer window opens in two months. The question is whether the Serie A side wants to pursue a player to rival Dušan Vlahović or a striker that can surpass the Serbian forward.
After a slow start in Serie A, where he had two goals in his first five league games, the 24-year-old is beginning to heat up. Vlahović has recorded four goals in his last four Serie A matches, so the striker is starting to find his rhythm.
Moreover, in the UEFA Champions League league phase, the Juventus standout has two goals and one assist in three matches. As a result, it wouldn’t make sense for the Old Lady to pursue a player who will only serve as the player’s backup and not challenge them to take the starting job away from him.
Journalist rules out pursuing striker from Serie A rival
Luka Jović is struggling to find minutes with AC Milan, only having made three appearances so far this season. As a result, the Serbian striker could be a player that Juventus secure at a bargain. However, one journalist doesn’t see Motta and his team pushing for the former Real Madrid player to bolster the No. 9 position.
“I don’t have any confirmations, but I think he’s a player who might not be of interest to Juventus,” Journalist Gianluca Viscogliosi told JuventusNews24.
“While a rotational striker could make sense, pursuing someone like Jović feels contradictory to Juventus’ philosophy. Sure, if there’s a need, he could be considered as a backup for Vlahović, but overall, it doesn’t align with their plans.”
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