Juventus is enjoying a significantly better second half of the season under Luciano Spalletti compared to the Tudor era and the previous one under Motta: the Bianconeri have rediscovered pace, solidity, and competitiveness both in Serie A and in Europe.

After the resounding 3-0 win over Napoli in the last round of the league season with goals from Jonathan David, Kenan Yildiz, and Filip Kostic, Juventus is fifth in the standings with 42 points, tied with Roma and just one point behind the top three that includes Napoli and the other top clubs.

Questo rendimento complessivo ha rilanciato le ambizioni europee degli uomini di Spalletti e ha reso il mercato

This overall performance has revitalized Spalletti’s men’s European ambitions and has made the winter transfe window coordinated between technical objectives and the need to consolidate their position in the league table.

Attacker Situation: Who Stays and Who Goes

Juventus’ attack has been at the center of transfer market discussions throughout January. The team has been without Dusan Vlahovic for several months due to injury, and despite his expected return, his performances so far have not fully convinced the Bianconeri management.

• Jonathan David

After a difficult period, including an unfortunate penalty missed against Cremonese, David has responded and is performing convincingly. He is able to participate in the play and communicate with the midfielders, bringing fluidity to the attack and contributing with important goals and performances, even against top-tier teams. This has increased his reputation as a potential anchor of the attack in the coming years.

• Loïs Openda

Openda was initially considered Vlahovic’s heir after his injury, but with inconsistent performances and a barely convincing impact, the striker now seems destined for the list of possible departures in the winter transfer window. His recent lack of playing time and internal competition also aren’t helping his status.

• Dusan Vlahović

The Serbian striker, once favored by Spalletti before his injury, has once again become a name on the market. The main reason? His high salary and the opportunity for Juventus to reduce their wage bill, as well as trying to cash in on a player who still has a market in Serie A and beyond.

In short, according to the latest rumors, it seems that only one of David, Openda, and Vlahovic will remain in the Juventus project: and all signs point to David’s continued presence as the main attacking force.

Transfer Targets

During this transfer window, Juventus explored various avenues to strengthen their attack:

• Youssef En-Nesyri (Fenerbahçe): A loan deal was sought, but the player seemed unconvinced, and the deal ultimately fell through.
• Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace): Juventus linked him with a move, but costs and competition from Premier League clubs complicated the deal.
• Randal Kolo Muani (Tottenham): Juventus is reportedly monitoring the situation of the French striker, currently on loan at Tottenham; the idea of ​​a return to Turin has been circulating in the final days of the transfer window, although difficulties remain related to the negotiation format.

The January transfer window, despite only being a few weeks old, will see Juventus make one last push to secure the right striker who can provide offensive leverage without sacrificing tactical balance.

Balance between the pitch and the transfer market

Ultimately, Juventus is trying to balance technical and financial needs in this transfer window. With the team racing towards a Champions League spot, the management wants to secure Spalletti a reliable striker who can guarantee consistency in goals and play, while maintaining a sustainable and competitive salary.

In the coming days, we’ll see if David will definitively become the key player, if a further reinforcement like Kolo Muani arrives, or if a last-minute surprise will upend Juventus’ plans.