Juventus have claimed their interest in Mahamadou Nagida, Rennes' young left-back, after the match against the French. The Cameroonian player, born in 2005, showed an exceptional performance, dominating the left lane, contributing to the 1-1 and winning a penalty. Technical director Ricky Massara, who has followed Nagida since his days at the French club, noticed the player's potential for the Turin team.
However, the purchase of Nagida is not without difficulties. Rennes, in fact, may want to keep the player until the summer, asking for a fee that Juventus may consider too high. Furthermore, the Juventus management must evaluate the use of its last non-EU slot, which could be allocated to another position. Coach Luciano Spalletti, who has expressed a preference for full-backs with a more defensive profile, could find the ideal solution in Nagida if the team switched to a 3-5-2, a role in which the player would fit perfectly as a fifth.
For these reasons, Juventus has expanded its research. One of the hottest options is Nicolas Tagliafico, who was already in contact with the management at the end of August, but the negotiation was interrupted due to the failure to sell Juan Cabal. Other profiles in sight include Rayan Ait‑Nouri, Manchester City's Algerian full-back who could be available in January, Leipzig's David Raum and Crystal Palace's Tyrick Mitchell.
In summary, Juventus is carefully evaluating the possibility of adding Nagida to its department, but will have to overcome both Rennes' market demands and internal considerations regarding the role and non-EU budget. Meanwhile, the team continues to monitor other senior figures to cover any gaps in the left flank.