Juventus identify Feyenoord centre-back as primary January target | OneFootball

Juventus have reportedly decided to make Feyenoord defender David Hancko a priority of their January transfer market after recent reports from their director Cristiano Giuntoli confirmed he’s an ideal profile to replace long-term injured Gleison Bremer.

Gleison Bremer of Juventus injured (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

The Brazilian’s absence has significantly weakened the Bianconeri’s rearguard, prompting Giuntoli to sound the European transfer market in search of a valuable alternative.

Juventus to use all their means to secure Hancko deal in January

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Old Lady’s director was in the stands during Manchester City’s 3-3 home draw against Feyenoord, which saw Hancko score his side’s third goal of the night to complete a memorable comeback.

The former Fiorentina centre-back gave further proof of his worth at the Etihad Stadium, and Juventus are now ready to do everything they can to bring the 26-year-old back to Serie A next January.

MADRID, SPAIN – OCTOBER 04: David Hancko of Feyenoord celebrates after scoring the team’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League match between Atletico Madrid and Feyenoord at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on October 04, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

While overcoming the resistance of Feyenoord may not be easy, the Bianconeri hope to persuade them by including in the deal defender Facundo Gonzalez, who is on loan at the Eredivisie club from the Turin outfit.

The Dutch side could keep the Uruguayan centre-back by triggering a €6m clause, and the Old Lady could leverage it to lower Feyenoord’s demands for Hancko.

However, the Serie A giants also seem to be interested in Benfica’s Antonio Silva to strengthen their defence, but their moves on the transfer market may also depend on how much they will rase from the rase of Nicolò Fagioli.