Emi Martinez wants Juventus despite CEO exit
Your main goalkeeping target isn't going anywhere. Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez "is very committed and wants only Juventus," Gianluca Di Marzio reports, even as the club's front office goes through a sudden shakeup. The Argentine World Cup winner is pushing hard for the move (1).
Comolli out, Carnevali in
Damien Comolli's time as Juventus CEO is over. The French executive is expected to leave within hours, with Sassuolo's Giovanni Carnevali set to take his place. Official communications are imminent (3) (4). It's a major power shift right in the middle of your transfer window.
Liverpool circling for Thuram
Liverpool have identified your midfielder Khephren Thuram as a candidate to replace Curtis Jones. Manchester United are also monitoring the situation, which could spark a bidding war. For Juventus fans, this is the one to watch, Thuram has become a key piece and losing him to a Premier League club would sting (2).
Fan reactions
The Comolli news has dominated discussion among supporters, with most treating the CEO exit as a necessary step forward. On the Martinez front, fans are energized by the player's reported commitment, there's real belief that a deal gets done now. The Thuram rumors are being met with more caution, with some seeing it as inevitable Premier League interest but others worried the club might cash in.
