Juventus is preparing a new attacking midfielder for the January transfer market, with the aim of filling the lack of a "physical 9" who can dominate the area and help break the deadlock in matches. Coach Luciano Spalletti, aware of the numerical limitations due to injuries, has asked for reinforcements in attack and the Juventus management is ready to satisfy him.
While waiting to evaluate the young Ekhator, Spalletti has already identified the German giant Woltemade as his main summer investment. Woltemade, together with Kolo Muani, will be included in support to make the Frenchman more incisive, as demonstrated in Cagliari with Alajbegovic's assist and the former Newcastle player's cut. The coach also praised Nico González, calling him the best header in the team, and indicated that the combination of Muani, Woltemade and González will be able to give the midfield the necessary strength.
However, Juventus still needs a midfielder with physical presence and ability to score in the box. In this context, the club has revised the profiles for January, with Folarin Balogun emerging as the main candidate. Balogun, McKennie's international teammate, has been the subject of interest from numerous European clubs. After the failed transfer from Monaco to Everton for 50 million euros, due to medical problems, the player is now ready to leave the French club. Mendes, Balogun's agent, has already established good relations with Juventus, as demonstrated by the previous deal with Conceição, and could facilitate an investment in January.
Another option is Alexander Sorloth, a Norwegian midfielder who already played for Juve in the summer and who Spalletti appreciates a lot. Sorloth, after an injury, was preferred by Diego Simeone to Atletico Madrid, who chose Jonathan David on loan from Juventus. The Spanish club seems willing to give up on Sorloth, while Juventus needs a profile with his characteristics to complete the offensive department and give impetus to the season.
In summary, Juventus is evaluating two main candidates for the January transfer market: Folarin Balogun and Alexander Sorloth. With the aim of strengthening the attack and filling the lack of a physical midfielder, the management is ready to make a decision by the end of the month, with the aim of improving the team's performance in the upcoming matches.