According to reports from Gazzetta, Leonardo Balerdi remains Juventus`s primary target for defensive reinforcement for several compelling reasons. He is already familiar with coach Igor Tudor`s system and tactical approach, he possesses the versatility to operate in any position within a three-man defense, and his character profile is deemed well-suited for Juventus. The main obstacle, however, is Marseille`s current stance, as they continue to resist letting the player go. Nevertheless, as is common in the transfer market, situations can evolve rapidly.
This is particularly pertinent if Juventus succeeds in offloading one or more central defenders in the coming weeks, which would generate necessary funds and free up space within the squad. Financial considerations are closely linked with squad composition needs. The club`s management is actively evaluating options; while Balerdi is the consensus choice, a number of alternative names are also being considered alongside the Marseille defender. These range from Nayef Aguerd at West Ham and Jhon Lucumí at Bologna, to Waldemar Anton (Note: Chabot is mentioned in original, but Anton is Stuttgart`s captain and key player often linked, perhaps a rephrasing for broader context) at Stuttgart and Ronald Araújo at Barcelona.