Juventus is looking to strengthen their defense in January, and they have set their sights on Olympique Lyonnais’ defender Nicolas Tagliafico. With the financial troubles facing Olympique Lyonnais, Juventus sees an opportunity to make a move for the experienced defender.
Tagliafico, who has been a key player for Argentina, brings valuable experience to Juventus without being too costly. The World Cup winner could be the perfect fit for Juventus, especially with the injuries to Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal leaving them short in defense.
Olympique Lyonnais’ potential relegation to Ligue 2 due to financial issues means they may have to sell players to balance the books. This situation could work in Juventus’ favor as they look to secure Tagliafico for a reported fee of €4-5m in January.
Director Cristiano Giuntoli is reportedly already working on finalizing the deal for the 32-year-old Argentina international. One of the advantages of signing Tagliafico is that he holds an Italian passport, which means he would not count as a non-EU player for Juventus.
In addition to his experience and versatility, Tagliafico can play as a left-back or in central defense. However, his lack of height could be a concern for Juventus, but his other qualities seem to outweigh this potential drawback.
Overall, Juventus sees Tagliafico as a valuable addition to their squad and a player who can provide the defensive stability they need. With negotiations underway, it remains to be seen if Tagliafico will make the move to Juventus in January and help shore up their defense for the rest of the season.
