Juventus, hunt for the central defender: Calafiori is the favourite, but Diomande and Lacroix are also in the running

Tuttosport of today takes stock in view of a market, the next one, which will see the Juventus necessarily protagonist, given that only a few days are left to qualify for the Champions League. Whether Allegri remains on the bench or Motta arrives, a return to a four-man defense is more than likely in order to be able to use an additional attacking player and thus field Chiesa and Yildiz with Vlahovic. A change of structure that will direct Juventus’ moves, together with the need to expand the squad to cope with the return to Europe and the Club World Cup.

With Szczesny confirmed, a probable starter towards a starting role for Perin, Juve has already moved on Di Gregorio from Monza: assistant to the Pole next season and his heir in the following one, with Tek’s contract having expired. The possible sale of Bremer and the certain farewell of Alex Sandro have already opened the hunt for centre-backs: Calafiori from Bologna is the favourite, but Diomande from Sporting is also very popular, as is Lacroix from Wolfsburg. Huijsen could be a reinforcement, as well as bringing resources to buy one.

But the resources will have to be distributed equally across all departments: for the 4-3-3, wingers and full-backs are needed: watch out for Laurienté and Dorgu, while Soulé is at a crossroads. Uncertain future for Rabiot and McKennie: a revolution is possible in the middle.