Italian media push Juventus to sign Mateta after latest defeat | OneFootball

Italian newspapers suggest that Juventus’ 1-0 loss against Cagliari on Saturday highlighted the Bianconeri’s need for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta.

Juventus suffered their second defeat under Spalletti last night, seeing Cagliari secure a 1-0 win at the Unipol Domus.

‘Juventus need Mateta’

Gazzetta dello Sport’s front page on January 18, 2026: ‘Juventus need Mateta’

The Bianconeri dominated possession and had several chances to score, but the Sardinians netted the winner in the second half with Luca Mazzitelli through a free-kick routine.

TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 16: General view inside the stadium prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Juventus and Borussia Dortmund at Juventus Stadium on September 16, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

La Gazzetta dello Sport reacted to Juventus’ defeat, writing on its front page that the Old Lady “needs Mateta.”

Likewise, the Tuttosport headline was: “Juve, Mateta right away!”

Juventus ready to send offer for Mateta

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace celebrates with the fans during an Emirates FA Cup trophy parade after the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Selhurst Park on May 20, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Multiple sources, including Sky Sport Italia and Fabrizio Romano, claim that the Bianconeri have held positive talks with the striker’s entourage.

According to Sky, the Serie A giants will send an offer to sign the French forward on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season, which becomes mandatory if Juventus qualify for the Champions League or the Europa League.