As October unfolds, BD Cricket Live reports that Juventus is facing a dwindling senior squad due to injuries and fatigue. While time may heal some wounds, sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli is under pressure to reinforce the squad before the situation worsens. Juventus has set its sights on defensive and attacking reinforcements, and the club appears to be prioritizing financially prudent strategies—mainly loans and free-agent signings.

One top target is Bayer Leverkusen’s center-back Jonathan Tah. Standing at 1.95 meters, Tah has become a key pillar under Xabi Alonso, already scoring once in six Bundesliga appearances this season. His contract expires in June 2025, and top clubs are circling. Juventus, along with Inter Milan, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich, is monitoring his situation closely, hoping to land him on a free transfer. Whether Juve can win this battle may depend entirely on the player’s own preference.

In addition to Tah, Juventus is also interested in Ajax’s rising defender Jorrel Hato and AC Milan’s star fullback Theo Hernández. However, Hato’s price tag is reportedly around €30 million—a stretch for Juve’s current budget. Theo, meanwhile, remains locked in a contract standoff with Milan. Even if Juve hopes to capitalize, matching his high wage demands is a tall order.

On the attacking end, ever since Federico Chiesa’s departure, fans have been hoping for another reliable Italian striker to emerge. Napoli’s Giacomo Raspadori has been linked to Juve since last summer, but negotiations never materialized. Despite renewed interest from Giuntoli, Raspadori has made it clear he’s happy at Napoli, and Juve already has similar player profiles in their ranks.

Another name on Juve’s shortlist is Osasuna striker Ante Budimir. The 33-year-old made headlines after netting a brace against Barcelona in late September. Though his age makes him an unlikely long-term investment, Juve sees him as a short-term option to back up Dusan Vlahovic. A loan deal would allow the club to bolster depth without long-term financial strain.

Meanwhile, in midfield, Nicolò Fagioli continues to rise. His performances in both Serie A and the UEFA Nations League have turned heads. Following the international break, several Premier League and Serie A clubs made approaches, all swiftly rejected by Juventus. The club sees Fagioli as a rare creative force—still far from Andrea Pirlo’s legendary status, but already indispensable in Juve’s current system.

BD Cricket Live notes that Fagioli, only 23, represents a cornerstone for the club’s future. Juventus is unwilling to let such a promising talent slip away, especially as they focus on rebuilding smartly and sustainably.