Juventus has decided to postpone any evaluation of the winter transfer market until mid-December, focusing first on the recovery of key players and the stability of the midfield. The main emergency remains the situation of Locatelli and Thuram, whose injuries determine the team's next moves.
Locatelli, who underwent surgery at the end of August for a knee cartilage problem, is expected to return in five or six months, with a possible availability between February and March if the rehabilitation proceeds smoothly. Thuram, however, underwent surgery on his right meniscus and was expected to be out for around four months. However, a rapid progression in his physiotherapy was observed at the beginning of December, and Juventus hope to see him on the pitch before the Christmas break. The team considered that conservative therapy was not sufficient to avoid surgery and guarantee a return in time for the continuation of the championship.
The management, awaiting the full recovery of these two midfielders, believes that it is not necessary to open new operations on the transfer market before Christmas. At the moment, coach Spalletti is confirmed and is not under discussion, so future strategies will be defined in collaboration with him. The club also intends to evaluate the possibility of giving more opportunities to players such as Douglas Luiz, Koopmeiners and Sarr, who are not yet in optimal shape, as well as keeping McKennie, who is expected to arrive at Christmas.
In terms of transfers, Juventus shows interest in Alessandro Romano, a former Roma midfielder who was called up to the national team by Mancini. However, Cagliari is not willing to sell him in January and his price tag has already exceeded 30 million euros, making the negotiation difficult. As for the attacking flank, the club intends to keep Ekhator as the third center forward, hoping that he can recover from the double muscle injury and contribute to the team until the end of the season. Alternatively, we are considering the possibility of a loan for him.
Finally, Juventus are monitoring the responses of Kolo Muani, Woltemade and other key players, with decisions expected to be made between November and December. In summary, the team is focused on internal recovery and long-term planning, leaving transfer operations on hold until the players' conditions are clearer.