Juventus Transfer Market: A World Champion Is Being Mentioned for the Wing Position

Juan Cabal’s situation remains one of the issues to be resolved in the final hours of Juventus’ transfer window. Atalanta appears to have backed off, but the Colombian’s departure would allow the Bianconeri to free up space for the arrival of a new left winger. Among the players back in the running is Nicolas Tagliafico, a 2022 World Cup champion and two-time Copa América winner with Argentina.

The Lyon player would be an experienced option to round out the left flank. The former Ajax player can bring personality and reliability, as well as good physical endurance. During his last season in France, he didn’t always start, but he still found playing time as part of the rotation. His contract situation could also facilitate a move: his deal with Lyon is set to expire on June 30, 2027.

Tagliafico’s quality has also been confirmed on the biggest stage: the Argentine fullback took part in the 2026 World Cup, held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, as part of Lionel Scaloni’s squad and even took the field in the final against Spain at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. A resume of the highest international caliber that attests to his value despite his age.

As for Cabal, several scenarios regarding his future had emerged in recent weeks. Bologna had been identified as the preferred destination, with Juventus having proposed a trade to the Emilian club that involved the Colombian’s transfer rights plus a cash adjustment of approximately 7 million euros in exchange for fullback Juan Miranda. The deal, however, never got off the ground: Cabal reportedly turned down the move to Bologna, and the club was reportedly unwilling to part with Miranda.

This isn’t the first time Cabal’s name has been linked to Bologna during this transfer window. The Colombian defender had already been included as a possible player exchange in the deal that brought Jhon Lucumí to Juventus—a deal in which the fullback played a key role in lowering the cash component demanded by Bologna.