Former sporting director Cristiano Guintoli came up with potential acquisitions at both the high-end of the market and much cheaper options to strengthen the midfield.
With Inter Milan’s Frattesi set for a spell on the sidelines, because the 25-year-old requires hernia surgery, it’s most unlikely that he would currently pass a medical with Juve.
Newcastle United are reluctant to sell or entertain a cash swap deal for 25-year-old Tonali, who has played a pivotal role at the club since arriving from AC Milan two years old.
The Turin titans are contemplating a cut-price bargain in the shape of Granit Xhaka. The midfield maestro plies his trade Bayer Leverkusen, who won the 2023/24 German Bundesliga, and is valued up to €15 million (US$17.6m).
Exit on horizon for midfielders
As Juve are trying to offload midfielders Nicolas Gonzalez, Douglas Luiz, Weston McKennie and Timothy Weah, who all command high salaries, they require some solid replacements.
Luiz appears destined for a swift return to the Premier League, having been a flop in his single season at Juve following his arrival from Aston Villa last summer.
There are 13 English top tier teams chasing his signature, although Everton and Manchester United are favorites to land the Brazilian.
Modric to join Allegri at AC Milan
Former Arsenal ace Xhaka seemed destined to sign for AC Milan, who have had ex-Juve boss Max Allegri at the helm since late May. The ambitious club have instead opted for Luka Modric from Real Madrid, who will arrive after the FIFA Club World Cup concludes in mid-July.
Although Leverkusen managing director for sport Simon Rolfes has affirmed that there’s no intention to sell Xhaka, they will not stand in his way if he wants a new challenge.
Istanbul giants Besiktas and Galatasaray are also showing serious interest in the 32-year-old Swiss international, which could potentially scupper Juve’s plans.