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The Juventus is going through a delicate moment in midfield, where the poor performances of some players have raised alarms at the club. The bianconeri, coming off a draw in Verona, still struggle to find solidity in the midfield, an area that has historically been crucial to their success.
The underperformance of Manuel Locatelli and Thuram has sparked internal debate, while criticism on social media towards the former Milan player has highlighted the tension within the Juventus environment.
Milinkovic-Savic, a recurring target for Juventus
Amidst this situation, the club's sporting direction is already thinking about the winter transfer market. As reported by 'Calciomercato', the name that has gained the most strength in recent hours is Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, current player at Al Hilal in the Arab League. The 29-year-old Serbian left a great impression in Serie A after his time at Lazio and has since been one of the most desired midfielders in Europe.
Milinkovic-Savic landed in Saudi Arabia in the summer of 2023 after a transfer valued at 40 million euros. At Al Hilal, he has recorded notable figures: 29 goals and 25 assists in 100 matches, establishing himself as a key player in the team led by Simone Inzaghi. However, despite his prominence, the player doesn't rule out a return to Italy, aware that he still has much to offer in one of the most competitive leagues in the world.
The major obstacle to his return to Serie A lies in his salary. Currently, the Serbian earns around 20 million euros net per season, with bonuses that increase the amount by another 10 million. Juventus would find it difficult to reach those figures, so if negotiations progress, the player would need to accept a significant pay cut.

Reinforcing the midfield has become a priority for the Turin team. The inconsistent performance of Koopmeiners, who has yet to reach the level shown at Atalanta, combined with the inconsistency of other pieces, has put the technical department under pressure to act soon. In this regard, the experience, quality, and impact of Milinkovic-Savic could provide the boost Juventus needs to compete for titles in the second half of the season.
The January market is shaping up as a crucial moment for the club's immediate future. Sergej Milinkovic-Savic's return to Italy would be one of the most talked-about operations of the winter, not only for its sporting significance but also for enhancing the image of a Juventus striving to regain lost prestige in recent years.
Juventus seems willing to make a move and bet on a high-profile name. If conditions align and the player decides to sacrifice part of his salary, the bianconeri midfield could once again have a leader of Milinkovic-Savic's caliber, a signing that would excite the fans and reinforce the project for the immediate future.
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