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Juventus are making moves to secure a new central playmaker, with Danish international Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg climbing to the top of the Bianconeriโs transfer agenda for the upcoming January window.
According to a report from La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Old Lady is in desperate need of midfield reinforcement, and the 30-year-old is viewed as the ideal technical and charismatic leader to fill the void.
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The Regista Search
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Juventusโ search for a deep-lying playmaker (regista) has led CEO Damien Comolli to place Hojbjerg firmly in his sights. The report notes that the current technical leadership is focused on the Dane, who is described as a pivotal figure.
The article mentions that Hojbjerg, a โguiding manโ for Roberto De Zerbiโs Marseille, is highly valued by his manager, who relies on him heavily as his team sits second in Ligue 1. While coach Luciano Spalletti (a figure who reportedly favors Hojbjergโs profile) has confidence in Manuel Locatelli, it is an open secret that Locatelli is not the preferred regista type for the Italian coach.
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Financial Constraints Pave Way for Opportunity
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Despite the clubโs midfield being described as โvery short,โ Juventus has publicly stated that major investments will be impossible in January. However, the report suggests a move for a player like Hojbjergโpotentially a loan or an intelligent dealโis still seen as a realistic possibility to strengthen the squad and maintain their Scudetto fight.
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Kaustubh Pandey I GIFN
