Juventus Transfer Market: Push for a Striker Gains Momentum; Juventus Is Eyeing Two Players

With the arrivals of Guglielmo Vicario in goal and Jhon Lucumí on defense—the latest additions following Zeki Celik, Kerim Alajbegovic, Jeff Ekhator, and Randal Kolo Muani—Juventus is piecing together the puzzle for next season day by day, just a few days before the start of the league. The Bianconeri management can now focus its efforts on the offense, where the search for a high-impact striker continues: two names are on the table—Joshua Zirkzee and, as a second option, Ermedin Demirovic.

Zirkzee, currently with Manchester United, is considered the ideal fit to round out Luciano Spalletti’s attacking lineup, but the deal faces a couple of major obstacles. The first concerns the Red Devils’ stance; they are open to a transfer to Italy only under terms that include a mandatory buyout clause tied to specific conditions. The second is the player’s preference, as he would rather remain in the Premier League to try to redeem himself after two seasons that fell short of initial expectations.

Meanwhile, Juventus is keeping the door open for Ermedin Demirovic. The 28-year-old Bosnian forward from Stuttgart is coming off a season in which he scored a total of 15 goals and represents a solid alternative should the Zirkzee deal become further complicated. Demirovic brings physicality, off-the-ball work, and consistent goal-scoring ability—qualities that Spalletti considers valuable for rounding out the attack.

However, to finalize this signing, the club will need to complete an outgoing transfer: in this regard, the roster for Monday’s friendly against Juve Next Gen offers an important clue, as Jonathan David is not among the players selected for the intra-club scrimmage. The Canadian’s time in Turin appears to be coming to an end, despite his hopes for a comeback after the World Cup: Aston Villa is on his trail, and negotiations could gain momentum in the coming days.