Transfer window: Strengthen the defense, Juventus targets Manchester City s 30-year-old defender, Ligue 1 double strikers become a stand-alone striker

In order to achieve great results in the New Club World Cup held in June, the Zebras Juventus intends to repair the team's injury line full of wounded soldiers. According to Italian media reports, 30-year-old Manchester City defender Stones has become one of the targets of Juventus's goal of signing on the front line after the end of this season.

As we all know, Stones can play both a defender and a guest midfielder, and has a very good ball quotient. If you keep healthy, your ability should be above Kelly and Gatty. However, heroes always have their twilight years. Due to frequent injuries, Stones has experienced four injuries from last summer to the present, with a total of 22 appearances for Manchester City, of which only made 11 appearances in the Premier League. Although 3 goals were scored, the slightly low attendance rate still makes many Juventus fans worried:

"Will Stones be the next Douglas Louis?"

It is worth mentioning that Juventus is not the only team in the transfer market that is interested in Stones. West Ham United, currently ranked 17th in the Premier League, has contacted Stones' agent, hoping to take away this summer with this extraordinary all-round fighter.

Ligue 1 double strikers become backups for the front line

Poaching from Ligue 1 may be the right choice for Juventus to strengthen the forward line. Regardless of whether Muani is successfully renewed after the end of this season, Juventus must focus on strengthening the forward line position.

According to well-known football reporter Skira, Ligue 1 Lyon striker Mikautazze and Rennes scorer Karimndo have become candidates for Juventus to strengthen the forward line next season.

As of the last round, the 23-year-old Mikautaze played 44 times for Lyon, contributing 16 goals and 11 assists. The offensive data of "Double Ten" made him full of confidence in entering European giants. Considering that his annual pre-tax salary in Lyon was only 3.27 million euros, it was completely in line with the typical example of "low price and good quality" in Juventus' management.

24-year-old Karimndo was inspected by Juventus director Juentolly in October last year and is considered Juventus' "old prey". So far this season, Karimndo has played 30 times for Rennes, scoring 15 goals and 3 assists, and has a record of 4 appearances in France U23. His excellent performance has attracted the attention of many teams including Juventus, Roma and Frankfurt.

Of course, Karimendo and Mikaudaze are not important aces for Juventus' forward signing. In the hearts of some Juventus fans, if Juventus wants to pursue higher honors, Napoli's foreign loan striker Osmeen is the super big fish that is truly suitable for the team.

Multiple players have received contract renewal

This season is coming to an end, and many players in Juventus are about to receive contract renewal gifts.

In addition to Polish forward Milik, who has previously determined to renew his annual salary to 2027 and inspirational Gogati, who has renewed his contract to 2029 (+1), the negotiations for renewal between midfielder McKenni and Juventus are also quite smooth. Conservatively estimated that McKenni will renew his contract with Juventus until 2028, and his annual salary after tax will also increase from the current 2.5 million euros to about 3 million euros.

In addition, the third goalkeeper Pinsorio has not been forgotten by the Juventus management. He has played for Juventus for nearly 25 years and is the well-deserved "squad leader" in Juventus' locker room. I wonder how many years will Pinsorio choose to renew his contract with Juventus this time?