Juventus owner John Elkann has pledged support for a significant transfer window despite missing out on Champions League qualification, following a meeting with club management and manager Luciano Spalletti. The summit, held today, aimed to address recent tensions between Elkann’s representative Damien Comolli and Spalletti, and to establish a unified plan for strengthening the squad ahead of next season.
According to reports from Italy, the meeting focused on identifying key areas for improvement within the Juventus squad. Spalletti has repeatedly emphasized the need for experienced, ready-made players, rather than relying on developing talent. Specific positions identified for reinforcement include goalkeeper, where the club has encountered difficulties in securing Alisson Becker and are considering alternatives to current option Alessandro Di Gregorio, and a central defender capable of building play from the back.
Spalletti has reportedly expressed a strong interest in bringing Kim Min-jae, his former player at Napoli, to Turin, potentially on loan as part of a deal that could see Bremer move to Bayern Munich. The manager is also seeking a creative attacking midfielder, with Brahim Diaz of Real Madrid identified as a potential target. A key priority beyond new acquisitions is securing the future of striker Dusan Vlahovic, whom Spalletti considers central to his project.
Contract negotiations with Vlahovic’s representatives are currently stalled, with Juventus offering a reported 7 million euros per year including bonuses. The sticking point appears to be demands related to signing fees and agent commissions. The club is also under pressure to restructure and improve following perceived missteps in the previous transfer window. Elkann is said to believe he has provided Comolli with the necessary resources to deliver a successful market, emphasizing that further errors are unacceptable.
