Juventus ‘waiting’ for January transfer ‘opportunity’ | OneFootball

Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli confirms advanced negotiations for Mattia Perin’s contract extension and admits the Bianconeri are waiting for an ‘opportunity’ to replace the injured Gleison Bremer in the January transfer window.

Juventus host Stuttgart at the Allianz Stadium this evening in the Champions League Round 3. Football Italia is among the accredited media and you can follow the live action on the LIVEBLOG.

During his pre-match interview with Sky Sport Italia, Giuntoli confirmed a minor muscle injury for Douglas Luiz. The Brazilian was supposed to start in the middle of the park but has been replaced by Khephren Thuram.

Juventus have won two games from two in the Champions League and sit third in the Serie A table, three points below leaders Napoli.

Juventus ‘waiting’ for January transfer ‘opportunity’

GENOA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 28: Andrea Pinamonti of Genoa (left) and Gleison Bremer of Juventus vie for the ball during the Serie A match between Genoa and Juventus at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on September 28, 2024 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

“We are happy with the start of the season, the team’s balance, and what they offer,” said Giuntoli, as quoted by TMW.

“Clearly, we have a very young team, but we want to continue growing. We hope to win tonight.”

There are reports that Perin will sign a two-year contract, while the Bianconeri will need to sign a new centre-back in the winter transfer window to temporarily replace the injured Bremer.

“We are in talks. We hope to close the deal soon for two years because Perin an extraordinary guy who’s proving significant commitment,” Giuntoli admitted.

“He’s a great professional, and I think he deserves it. As for Conceiçao, we have pretty much agreed to continue together, but we must wait for the right time. We know we’ll have to do something at the back. We are waiting for the appropriate opportunity.”