Juventus: Ottolini's Transfer Market Preview, Senesi, Gatti, and Derby d'Italia Update

Derby d'Italia Preview

• ⚠️ Thuram is at risk of missing the match against Inter due to an osseous edema from a contusion.
• ⚽ If Thuram is out, Mkhitaryan is favored to replace him in midfield alongside Locatelli.
• 🤝 John Elkann, CEO of Exor, visited the team at Continassa to show support before the crucial match.

Ottolini's Return and Renewals

• 👏 Sporting Director Ottolini expressed pride and happiness about returning to Juventus, highlighting his growth as a director.
• ✅ The club is very pleased with Kenan Yildiz's recent contract renewal, seeing him as a world-class talent they want to keep.
• 💬 Ottolini confirmed ongoing discussions for McKennie's renewal and expressed satisfaction with Spalletti's work and the team's improvement.

Winter and Summer Transfer Strategy

• ❄️ Juventus made targeted winter acquisitions of Boga and Holm to add different characteristics, physicality, and experience to the squad.
• 🚫 The potential transfer of Colomieu did not materialize in January due to the specific nature of the winter market.
• 🚀 The summer transfer market is anticipated to be very active with a general program focused on various positions, not just attackers.

Key Transfer Targets and Departures

• 🎯 Marcos Senesi, an Argentine central defender from Bournemouth, is a hot name for a potential free transfer in June, offering experience and reliability.
• 🚪 Federico Gatti is a likely candidate for departure, with Milan (and Allegri) showing interest, along with clubs from the Premier League like West Ham.