Juventus look to Tchouameni, Witsel, Zakaria, Gravenberch to rebuild midfield

The summer transfer window was unlike any other; see all the major deals and check out how we graded the biggest signings. And just because the window is shut until January, that doesn’t mean the rumours won’t keep coming. Here is the latest gossip and speculation.

TOP STORY: Juve cast wide net to rebuild midfield

Tuttosport has identified central midfield and striker as the two positions that Juventus are looking to strengthen, as well as outlining the players they plan to bring in.

The man who has been linked most heavily is AS Monaco’s Aurelien Tchouameni, the France international who has also gained interest from the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid. Juventus were among the first to move for him and have already shown their hand, with Monaco wanting a transfer fee between €40 million and €45 million to sanction the 21-year-old’s departure.

They still have other options in case that move doesn’t come off, with interest in Borussia Dortmund’s Axel Witsel and Borussia Monchengladbach’s Denis Zakaria, both of whom have contracts that come to an end in the summer. The latter is also said to be a target of AS Roma. Another exciting alternative is Ajax Amsterdam’s Ryan Gravenberch, who is one of the finalists for the 2021 Golden Boy award.

Juve reportedly will wait until the summer to move for a striker, with Fiorentina’s Dusan Vlahovic said to be the priority signing on a free transfer — unless a rival club comes in to sign the Serbia international during the January transfer window. With that possibility in mind, Juventus have started renegotiating with Atletico Madrid for the Alvaro Morata redemption option of €35m. The Spain international is on loan in Turin, but that deal is…