Champions League failure hits the wallet
Juventus director general Damien Comolli dropped a bombshell Wednesday: the club must sell one more player than planned after missing out on the Champions League. "We will have to sell one more player than expected," Comolli confirmed (5). Your sixth-place finish at 69 points means a summer of belt-tightening, not a spending spree. The rebuild just got harder.
Vlahovic wanted by two top clubs
Dusan Vlahovic is in the sights of two elite clubs heading into the summer window (2). With his contract winding down and Real Madrid already linked, the timing could not be worse. If Comolli's forced sale is someone from the first team, Vlahovic's name is the one everyone will be watching.
Frattesi door opens at Inter
Inter Milan have signalled they are ready to let Davide Frattesi leave this summer, giving Juventus a clear path to the midfielder they have been tracking (1). A midfield reinforcement would be welcome, but the question now is whether the club can afford him after Comolli's comments.
Grosso heads to Fiorentina
Former Juventus Primavera coach Fabio Grosso has agreed terms with Fiorentina, with Paratici driving the appointment (6). It is a done deal. Grosso departs the Juve orbit for a rival bench.
Two Juve kids get Italy call-ups
Italy's interim coach has called up two Juventus youngsters to the national team (3). Names are not yet confirmed, but it is a bright spot in a season that has offered few of them.
Pre-season taking shape
Four pre-season friendlies are already lined up for the summer as the club looks to hit the ground running next campaign (4). Dates are still unconfirmed, but the planning suggests Spalletti will have a proper runway to work with his squad.
