Juventus is planning a significant overhaul of its squad with a focus on Italian players as they look to enhance their competitive edge. The Serie A club has identified Giovanni Leoni of Liverpool and Michael Kayode from Brentford as primary targets to strengthen their Italian core.
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After facing an initial struggle in this season's Serie A, Juventus has shown improvement and is now keen on constructing a squad with a stronger domestic identity. Giovanni Carnevali, Juventus' CEO, emphasized the importance of incorporating more Italian talent, stating that the goal is to reshape the club's identity.
Leoni, who has been sidelined for over a year due to a serious knee injury, is approaching a return to full training, which would mark a significant boost for Liverpool as they continue to develop a youthful defense under manager Andoni Iraola.
Kayode, also 22, has been under observation by Juventus as the club looks to bring in promising young players who could contribute to a revitalized squad. In addition to these two defenders, Juventus has expressed interest in the young Cagliari starlet Alessandro Romano.
As part of their strategy, Juventus is also monitoring veteran players like Liverpool's Alisson Becker and Virgil van Dijk, who could potentially be acquired as free agents next summer.