That Luciano Spalletti is not satisfied - perhaps this is also a euphemism - with Juventus' transfer market in the offensive department was understood from the words that Kolo Muani reserved for him after the match with Frosinone, when the attempt to motivate the French striker went somewhat too far, betraying his nervousness over the failure to fulfill a request that he had made since arriving at the Bianconeri's bench last season: for his idea of football, a real number 9 is needed.
Juve, Mateta is back on target
This summer Juve failed to keep Vlahovic, then returned for 50 million euros (including bonuses), Kolo Muani, who however has other characteristics, while the bomber role still remains unfilled. For this reason, in addition to the two names that have been most linked to the Bianconeri, Joshua Zirkzee (a great desire of Massara, but who is more of a fantasy player and less of a zone player) and Alexander Sorloth (a transfer that could be linked to Nico Gonzalez, who could also stay due to Yildiz's injury), the coach has not given up thinking about Jean-Philippe Mateta, who was also contacted last January, but the transfer failed due to physical issues.
Exchange with David?
The French striker has not accepted the renewal with Crystal Palace and the contract that expires in 2027 has caused the asking price of the English to be reduced by around ten million euros: now it is said to be around 25 million. But the real key to the deal, explains Tuttosport, could be the involvement of Jonathan David in the operation. The Canadian is valued by Juventus at exactly 25 million euros and had given the green light to Palace when the English club had shown interest in him, unlike the many negative responses given in recent weeks, most recently to Hull City.
So, watch out for the return of interest. A third option is open for Juventus' attack: Zirkzee, Sorloth or Mateta. Spalletti not only hopes for this, but insists on it. There is only one week left to fulfill his request.
