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Juventus are shaping a clear recruitment theme for the seasons ahead, with a renewed emphasis on young Italian talent and a deliberate attempt to rebuild a domestic core within the squad. Credit to Gazzetta Dello Sport, which reports that the club’s senior leadership has already outlined this approach publicly and is now assessing a number of targets across key positions.
Michael Kayode on Juventus radar
For Brentford supporters, the most eye-catching detail concerns Michael Kayode. Juventus have reportedly continued to track the right-sided defender for several seasons, following his development from their own youth system through his spell at Fiorentina and subsequent move to Brentford in January 2025. His value has risen, and any approach would be complicated by Premier League economics, but the admiration appears longstanding.
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That matters. When interest survives multiple seasons and different stages of a player’s career, it often indicates more than routine scouting. Juventus seem to view Kayode as a player who fits both the sporting brief and the broader identity reset they are trying to engineer.
Midfield focus reflects long-term planning
Midfield appears to be a major area of attention. Cher Ndour remains highly regarded after a year of significant progress, while Davide Frattesi is another player whose trajectory has placed him back among the most watched Italian midfielders. The report also includes Alessandro Romano of Cagliari, with the 20-year-old seen as a player of growing relevance after his senior international breakthrough.
This is where Juventus’ recruitment drive feels especially coordinated. Rather than chasing a single statement signing, they are assessing a cluster of age-appropriate Italian midfielders who could serve the squad over several years.
Attack plans underline youth policy
Further forward, Antonio Raimondo and Samuele Inacio are among the attackers being monitored….
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