Juventus Transfer Market: A Surprising Name for the Defense. A Phone Call to Parma

Juventus is shaking up its defense: with Federico Gatti set to leave—he’s very close to joining Napoli—the Bianconeri are expected to make a signing in the coming days. For weeks now, the Old Lady has had its eye on Bologna center back Jhon Lucumì, although the situation remains deadlocked for the moment: the gap between the offer and the asking price is reportedly around 10 million euros.

In recent hours, rumors have surfaced regarding a new name: the promising Alessandro Circati. According to reports from Hooligan Soccer, the 22-year-old Gialloblu defender has caught the attention of both Juventus and Milan: the Turin-based club, in particular, has been gathering information and making initial inquiries. Parma is asking for around 35 million euros for its defender, born in 2003, and will not budge on the price: Circati fits Juventus’ profile perfectly, as the club seeks to rejuvenate its defense and is on the hunt for talented players with proven potential.

A naturalized Australian citizen, Circati participated in the last World Cup with the Australian national team, playing in four matches. He made his professional debut with Parma in 2021, becoming an increasingly key player for the Crociati. After an 8-month layoff due to a cruciate ligament injury, he earned a starting spot in Emilia last season, playing 33 matches and scoring one goal.

However, the overall context of Juventus’ transfer market makes the deal anything but straightforward. Following the investments already made for Kolo Muani and Alajbegovic—approximately 85 million euros in total, including fixed fees and bonuses—the Carnevali-Massara management duo is called upon to operate with great frugality. Juventus’ strategy for its next signings focuses on trades, loans, and free agents, and certain player sales will be essential to meet Parma’s demands.