Pair with Guardiola ties linked to Juventus transfer in January | OneFootball

Gazzetta dello Sport reports that new Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti wants to sign a deep-lying playmaker in January, so the Bianconeri have set their sights on Emile Hojbjerg and Adrian Bernabé.

Juventus are eager to sign a Regista in the January transfer window, and according to Gazzetta, Marseille’s Hojbjerg and Parma’s Bernabé are two of the top names on the Old Lady’s agenda.

Spalletti needs a new Regista in January

TURIN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 08: Head coach of Juventus FC Luciano Spalletti reacts during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Torino FC at on November 08, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images)

A deep-lying playmaker who can dictate the tempo in the middle of the park has always been a key piece in most of Spalletti’s teams, from David Pizarro at Roma, to Stanislav Lobotka at Napoli and Marcelo Brozovic at Inter.

According to the report, the Italian tactician wants to bring a similar player to the Allianz Stadium in January, so discussions with club directors have already begun.

Hojbjerg and Bernabé’s connection with Guardiola

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Manchester City and SSC Napoli at City of Manchester Stadium on September 18, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Gazzetta notes that Hojbjerg and Bernabé have different skill sets, but have a common trait, which is a past under Pep Guardiola.

The Denmark international and ex-Tottenham midfielder played under Guardiola at Bayern Munich, while Bernabé played for three years in the Manchester City youth team before joining Parma in 2021.

PARMA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 08: Adrian Bernabe of Parma celebrates scoring his team’s first goal alongside teammate Patrick Cutrone during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and AC Milan at Stadio Ennio Tardini on November 08, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

The latter has scored two goals in 13 appearances this season, the last one against Milan on Saturday.

Gazzetta highlights that persuading either Marseille or Parma to a January sale will be challenging for the Old Lady, still the Bianconeri will do all they can to match their coach’s demands.