Juventus transfer turmoil: why nothing is moving | OneFootball

Juventus’ transfer market strategy is facing increased scrutiny, with internal challenges and structural gaps holding back the club’s summer overhaul. According to reporting from Bianconera News, JNetwork24, Corriere dello Sport, Leggo Milano, and Tutto Juve, mounting frustrations center on difficulties moving existing players and criticism of how negotiations are being handled.

One of the main flashpoints is the stalled sale of Dusan Vlahovic. The Serbian striker’s future is unresolved, and his decision not to renew on reduced terms has created a bottleneck in attack and finance. His contract runs until 2026, and with an automatic loyalty bonus, his gross salary is set to rise to €12 million per season. Juventus want to avoid running his deal to expiry without compensation, yet Vlahovic has rejected offers—reportedly saying no to Fenerbahce and refusing to lower his demands. Recent coverage confirms club management, including General Director Damien Comolli, aims to find a solution after the Club World Cup, but the stand-off continues to disrupt plans, especially for a move for Jonathan David.

Juventus are close to an agreement with David on a five-year contract at €6 million net plus bonuses. With the Canadian forward seen as ideal for Igor Tudor’s system, Juventus want to push the deal over the line. However, any formal move remains contingent on first generating funds with Vlahovic’s sale.

Cumbersome outgoing deals are not limited to Vlahovic. Attempts to offload Timothy Weah and Samuel Mbangula to Nottingham Forest collapsed when Weah declined the move, seeking a club in the Champions League. The failed double deal would have brought in €23 million—capital the club needed before June 30 for balance sheet stability and reinvestment in the market. Weah’s agent criticized Juventus’ handling of the situation, and the episode illustrated a lack of discretion and operational control in transfer negotiations.

This disappointment has reignited concerns about the club’s sporting structure. Massimo Pavan, among others, pointed out the need for a hands-on sporting director, arguing, “On the transfer market Juventus needs a director of sport and should work more under the radar. If everyone knows you need to sell, offers will be low.” JNetwork24 echoed this, suggesting that while the experienced Comolli has value as general manager, the absence of a full-time sporting director is undermining Juventus’ ability to execute complex and sensitive negotiations.

There is also pressure on other exits to free up both cash and squad space. Nico Gonzalez and Douglas Luiz are deemed available, with price tags set between €25–30 million for Gonzalez and €40 million for Luiz, who has attracted Saudi and Premier League interest but suffered from form and injuries.

Meanwhile, Juventus continue to assess targets for the flanks and back line, but progress remains slow with high valuations for Dodo and Wesley restricting action. The overall sense, from both media and club sources, is that successful summer business will depend as much on internal clarity and organizational improvements as on the market itself.

Sources: Bianconera News, Corriere dello Sport, JNetwork24, Leggo Milano, Tutto Juve

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