Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio explains how Juventus might change their switch plans as Napoli emerge as potential suitors for Danilo.
The Bianconeri will definitely embark on a mission to signal a brand new defender this January. Thiago Motta’s backline has been ravaged by accidents, as Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal might be out of the season with ACL accidents. Therefore, Cristiano Giuntoli and Co. wish to signal a minimum of one defender, as confirmed by the membership’s Soccer Director.
Furthermore, Juventus have a scarcity upfront which has been lately uncovered by Dusan Vlahovic’s absence, forcing Thiago Motta to depend on Weston McKennie and Timothy Weah as strikers.
Nonetheless, Di Marzio believes Juventus shall be relying on Arkadiusz Milik’s return from damage to offer cowl in assault, whereas they give attention to bolstering their protection. On this regard, the journalist names Benfica’s Antonio Silva because the membership’s precedence goal.
“The danger is clearly across the nook, however Juventus’ concept is to depend on Milik and signal a minimum of one defender,” mentioned the switch market guru throughout his look on Sky Sport Italia (through TuttoJuve). “This defender ought to be Antonio Silva from Benfica. They’ve recognized him as the perfect possibility.”
Furthermore, Di Marzio additionally reveals that Napoli are pursuing Danilo who misplaced his beginning berth at Juventus, a minimum of previous to the damage disaster. Nevertheless, it stays to be seen if the Bianconeri could be prepared to half methods with their captain in the course of the season, as they’ll be required to signal two defenders.
“Then we have to perceive whether or not Danilo, will keep or not. If Danilo had been to depart, then it’s clear that Juve would definitely take two defenders. The information about Danilo is that Napoli is there. Antonio Conte and Giovanni Manna have recognized him as the perfect complement for Napoli’s defensive division.
“I don’t know if Juventus would settle for or not, however Danilo’s contract is expiring and he would really like play just a little extra. He hasn’t performed a lot this season and I don’t suppose he’s extremely regarded by Thiago Motta.
“And I believe Danilo additionally anticipated to be extra of a protagonist as captain of Brazil and Juventus, however he discovered himself a 3rd alternative. We have to perceive if Juventus will give him up, because the participant gained’t pressure the transfer, however he has given his approval. It’s an curiosity that pleases him in comparison with different groups that need him.”