Juventus under pressure as transfer frustrations grow | OneFootball

Juventus find themselves navigating a challenging transfer market, hampered by slow negotiations and inflated player valuations, according to Bianconera News and Tutto Juve. Sporting director Stefano Capozucca observed, “The market is moving slowly. Prices for important players are sky-high. This is normal for this stage.” While the summer is still in its early phases, Juventus must contend with fierce competition and high demands, both as buyers and sellers.

Capozucca remains optimistic about the club's competitive potential, insisting “Juventus have victory within their reach.” Yet he also pointed to AC Milan, now guided by Massimiliano Allegri and Frederic Massara, as a likely protagonist given their experience and ambition this summer.

Behind the scenes, fans and commentators continue to urge Juventus’s leadership for genuine reinforcements—the refrain from supporters is clear: patience is wearing thin, and calls for meaningful squad strengthening persist. Much of the frustration relates to the difficulty of attracting or retaining high-level talent amid spiraling costs and tense negotiations.

On the transfer front, Juventus have adjusted their strategy to cope. For instance, Tutto Juve reports the club’s leadership has raised the stakes to keep key squad members and are exploring options that include temporary arrangements—such as a loan with a purchase clause set for 2026 on certain deals—rather than committing large sums upfront in the current inflated climate.

Attention has also turned to bolstering the defensive unit, with revived interest in players like Hancko, a central defender who previously appeared on the club’s shortlist. The pursuit of Hancko signals a willingness to revisit prior scouting reports as the search for stability at the back continues, particularly with the demands of a long season in mind.

Training remains focused, despite the transfer noise. As per updates from Tutto Juve, Francisco Conceiçao worked on a personalized recovery program, while interest in Teun Koopmeiners appears to be intensifying. Head coach Igor Tudor is reportedly set to address the media amid ongoing training sessions geared towards upcoming high-profile matches.

Elsewhere in the club’s orbit, discussions about youth development carry on, and leadership appointments for the academy and Under-21 teams are nearing resolution, which signals Juventus’s ongoing commitment to long-term planning even as immediate concerns dominate the headlines.

As the summer unfolds, Juventus are treading a careful path between ambition and pragmatism, aware that maintaining a competitive edge requires both judicious market moves and a steady response to supporters’ rising expectations.

(Sources: Bianconera News, Tutto Juve)