Juventus want Kim, Real Madrid forward and have two alternatives to Vlahovic | OneFootball

Saturday’s reports claim that Juventus are eyeing a reunion between Luciano Spalletti and his former Napoli defender Kim Min-jae, that former Milan star Brahim Diaz could be an option in attack and that there are two current alternatives to Dusan Vlahovic at centre-forward.

Juventus transfers: Kim, Diaz and either Kolo Muani or Mateta

It was a disappointing end to the 2025-26 season for Juventus, who dropped out of the top four in the final weeks of the campaign and ultimately failed to qualify for the next edition of the Champions League.

This leaves the Bianconeri with a few uncertainties on the transfer market. They had been hoping to provide Spalletti with a squad capable of competing for the Scudetto, but will have significantly fewer resources to do so without access to Europe’s premier competition.

Still, transfer rumours continue to circulate and La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that Bayern Munich defender Kim is a target for Juventus this summer. The South Korea international won the 2022-23 Scudetto playing under Spalletti, but has not been able to carve out a spot for himself as a guaranteed starter in Bavaria.

NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 07: Kim Min-Jae of SSC Napoli celebrates victory after the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 07, 2023 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Saturday’s report claims that Juventus admire his strength, speed and no-nonsense defensive approach and that the defensive department is an area that the club will look to address, especially if Gleison Bremer is sacrificed to raise funds.

In attack, La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that Brahim Diaz is a player that Spalletti would love to add to his attacking department. The Morocco international is familiar with Serie A football from his time with Milan, but given that he is still very much a part of the Real Madrid set-up, luring him away from the Spanish capital is not expected to be a cheap endeavour.

Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz in action during the UEFA Champions League soccer match between Real Madrid and AC Milan, in Madrid, Spain, 05 November 2024. EPA-EFE/Juanjo Martín

At centre-forward, the situation surrounding Dusan Vlahovic and his expiring contract remains unclear. However, La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that if the Serbian does leave, Juventus will likely turn to either Randal Kolo Muani or Jean-Philippe Mateta.