Report: Juventus plot sensational swoop for former Lazio man Milinkovic-Savic | OneFootball

Juventus are weighing up a shock move for former Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, as reports from Italy claim that the Bianconeri are looking for additional midfield reinforcements for head coach Igor Tudor.

According to reports from Italian outlet Tuttosport, Juventus are interested in the Al-Hilal midfielder, whose contract in Saudi Arabia expires in the summer of 2026.

Therefore, the Old Lady are considering a sensational move to bring the Serbian back to Italy, on a free transfer.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JULY 04: Sergej Milinkovic-Savic #22 of Al Hilal warms up prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarter final match between Fluminense FC and Al Hilal at Camping World Stadium on July 04, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Juventus midfield needs something extra

The Juventus midfield looked tired during the weekend’s 1-1 draw with Verona, with Khephren Thuram and Manuel Locatelli starting the game in the centre of midfield.

Thuram is clearly lacking a bit of fitness, having played consistently for Juventus so far this season. Locatelli, meanwhile, became a father last week and Tudor admitted he may have been slightly distracted.

For this reason, the duo were taken off during the draw against Verona and replaced by Teun Koopmeiners and Vasilije Adzic.

TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 16: Felix Nmecha of Borussia Dortmund battles for possession with Teun Koopmeiners during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Juventus and Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Stadium on September 16, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Life in Turin has not exactly gone to play for Koopmeiners since his arrival from Atalanta last summer, unable to truly settle into any role that Tudor has tested him in.

Therefore, Milinkovic-Savic could be a valuable addition, with experience in Serie A and capable of playing in a 3, 4 or 5 man midfield.

Whilst his salary would be the primary obstacle in the way of a Juventus move, it cannot be ruled out that the former Lazio star would take a reduction in salary to return to Europe and the Champions League.