Juventus are considering a move for Gremio centre-back Viery as part of ongoing negotiations with the Brazilian club regarding Arthur, according to reports in Italy. Discussions between the two clubs have centered on a potential permanent transfer for Arthur, who spent last season on loan at Gremio and is due to return to Turin with only one year remaining on his contract.
Gremio are keen to re-sign Arthur, with the midfielder having performed well during his loan spell and establishing himself as a key figure in the dressing room. However, they are unable to meet Juventus’s asking price of €10 million, which the Italian club are seeking to avoid registering a loss on the sale. To bridge the gap, Gremio have offered several of their players in exchange, with Viery emerging as a player of interest to Juventus.
Viery is a 190-centimeter tall, left-footed central defender who has impressed in recent months. His profile is of interest to Juventus, who could use another left-footed option in defence to provide competition for Federico Gatti. However, Gremio are reportedly demanding a fee of €20 million for the 21-year-old, a figure Juventus currently deem excessive given his limited experience in European football. A release clause of €50 million is also believed to be present in his contract.
Other Italian clubs, including Fiorentina and Bologna, have shown preliminary interest in Viery, but have not yet made any formal offers. Juventus’s active negotiations for Arthur could give them an advantage in securing a deal for Viery, potentially offering a significant fee alongside the player to facilitate the transfer. The situation is complicated by Juventus’s limited number of non-EU player slots, which will influence their transfer strategy throughout the summer window. The club are prioritizing filling other positions before committing to a deal for a player who would occupy one of those slots.
For now, the potential move for Viery remains speculative, with ongoing discussions needed to determine whether a deal can be reached that satisfies both clubs. The future of Arthur remains a key factor in determining whether Juventus will pursue a move for the young Brazilian defender.
