Juventus hunting for left-back: from Bernasconi to Balde dream

Juventus manager Spalletti is targeting a left-back in January, with Bernasconi, Udogie and Balde among options; Celik, signed from Roma, prefers the right flank.

Luciano Spalletti wants to strengthen Juventus's left-back position in the January transfer window. The club has concerns about current options: Juan Cabal has struggled with injuries and inconsistent playing time since arriving, while Alessandro Cambiaso has declined significantly over the past two years and his valuation has dropped to around €25 million.

Zeki Celik, signed from Roma in the summer, has been adapted to left-back but prefers playing on the right flank. To bring in a new left-back, Juventus will need to move one of their current options. Cabal attracted interest from Atalanta and Bologna last summer, though Cambiaso has not generated significant transfer interest.

Potential targets include Lorenzo Bernasconi of Atalanta (valued at €25 million, though Newcastle also showed interest), Destiny Udogie of Brighton (available at a lower price after falling out of favour under De Zerbi, with loan possibilities given the strong relationship between clubs), and Balde. Alessio Cacciamani of Torino is also monitored but the club has no intention of selling in January.