Juventus Transfer Market: The Bianconeri Take Action, New Goalkeeper Chosen
Juventus appears to have made a final decision regarding the goalkeeper who will replace Michele Di Gregorio next season. Rumors circulated all day Sunday about the Bianconeri’s contacts with several Premier League clubs, and confirmation came in the evening: Juve has approached Tottenham about Guglielmo Vicario.
The former Empoli goalkeeper is now the top favorite—if not more—for a move to Turin. The player has had an agreement with the Bianconeri for some time now, and the Old Lady has now decided to take concrete action by contacting the Spurs regarding the Italian national team’s backup goalkeeper: major developments could emerge in the coming hours.
Meanwhile, the Dibu Martinez option appears to be fading, even though he had been in pole position for most of Sunday. Physical concerns (chronic problems with a finger on one hand) and the complexity of the deal have held the Bianconeri back, leading them to play it safe and focus on Vicario. It’s also a no-go for Anatolij Trubin, the Benfica goalkeeper who had been linked to the Turin club in recent days. It’s also a no-go for Zion Suzuki, who will be moving to Aston Villa.
As for Vicario, a deal with Tottenham had reportedly been in the works over the past few weeks based on a loan with an option to buy set at around 15 million euros—a formula the Spurs were ready to accept. Now the Bianconeri have decided to speed up the process and formalize the request, bolstered by the personal agreement they reached with the player some time ago.
At the same time, the issue regarding the sale of Michele Di Gregorio remains to be resolved, as it is considered a prerequisite for finalizing the incoming transfer. The former Monza player, valued at around 15 million euros, has already attracted serious interest from Valencia, which has contacted Juventus and expressed a willingness to make a purchase. In the background, Marseille remains a possibility, with the French club ready to include midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg—who was previously scouted by Juventus during the last winter transfer window—in the deal. In Italy, Torino and Monza are also in the mix.
