With Juventus having suffered a plethora of defensive injuries, although Teun Koopmeiners has shone playing in the backline, manager Lucianco Spalletti has his scouts monitoring Real Betis' Nathan.
The 24-year-old is one the most exciting talents in La Liga, which has alerted Premier League clubs who, like the Bianconeri, urgently require to shore up their leaky defense,
Everton and Leeds United have also generated serious interest in Natan, who only arrived at Real Betis following a successful loan spell from Napoli.
Juve's defensive injuries
Juve will not have Federico Gatti back until mid-January at the earliest, but should have both Gleison Bremer and former Italy international Daniele Rugani to tackle games before Christmas.
Natan joined Napoli on a five-year deal from Red Bull Bragantino in August 2023 for €10 million (US$11.6m) and made 14 appearances before being shipped off to Real Betis 12 months after arriving in Serie A.
The Spanish side exercised the €9m (US$10.5m) buy option to take Natan to La Liga on a permanent basis. This term his 18 appearances have been electrifying, which has attracted a cluster of clubs.
Juventus became the inaugural top tier European team to start exploring a move, because of their need to solidify the backline. The center-back is showing great potential, and under head coach
Manuel Pellegrini has come on leaps and bounds this term to secure a regular starting berth.
Reports from the Italian press indicate that Juve could make a formal offer in January for Natan, whose price tag is a hefty €40m (US$46.8m). This valuation reflects his sudden rise in form.
Serie A beckons for Natan
Natan has the opportunity to return to the Italian top flight or tackle the more physical Premier League, with a higher salary becoming part of the appeal of a switch to England.
His breakthrough season at Real Betis was largely unexpected, but consistently wins duels and his composure on the ball has elevated him to become one of the top center-backs in the Spanish top tier.
Natan's improvement has put Everton, Juventus and Leeds into the mix to lure the rising star into snapping him up during the winter transfer market, rather than risk his valuation further increasing before the end of the season.
Much depending on whether Real Betis also view Natan as increasing his price tag and are willing to consider formal offers for one of their key players when such big bucks are involved.
He has yet to reach his peak, and may fancy a new challenge away from La Liga. Having had a brief taste of Serie A will surely sway him to give it a second shot or may the move to the Premier League.