According to reports from Gazzetta, the Juventus squad was primarily built during the summer with either full-backs or offensive wingers intended for the wide positions. This setup has left coach Igor Tudor with only Andrea Cambiaso and Timothy Weah as natural wing-backs. Other players like Weston McKennie, Francisco Conceiçao, and Nico Gonzalez are being played out of position and, despite their efforts, appear somewhat underutilized. Consequently, the club is actively monitoring the transfer market for reinforcements.
One player whose stock is significantly rising on the club`s radar for a wide role is Lazio`s Nuno Tavares. Anyone who has watched Serie A could observe the clear pros and cons of the Portuguese full-back, born in 2000. At the beginning of the season, he was an unstoppable force in terms of providing assists. However, as the months went on, his physical fragility became a major issue, leading him to miss nearly 20 games due to various muscle injuries. Nevertheless, Tavares` technical and athletic qualities are undeniable. Lazio recently signed him permanently from Arsenal for €5.5 million and are reportedly unwilling to entertain offers for anything less than double that figure.