Juventus postpone the pursuit of Italy rising star to the summer
Juventus are reportedly tracking Monza’s Daniel Maldini with great interest, but they will wait until the summer to make their move.
The 23-year-old is the son of legendary Italian defender Paolo Maldini, so he naturally started his career at Milan.
But after finding little space at the Rossoneri’s first team, he decided to leave the nest in 2022 and embark on experiences elsewhere.
After loan stints at Spezia and Empoli, the young Maldini joined Monza last January, initially on a temporary basis, before making his move permanent last summer.
Despite the Biancorossi’s struggles under Alessandro Nesta, the attacking midfielder has been putting on impressive displays.
He has thus far started in all of the club’s seven Serie A outings, contributing with a goal and an assist.
Maldini thus earned himself his maiden senior Italy call-up, with Luciano Spalletti describing him as the Azzurri’s “missing piece”.
Moreover, the Milan youth product has attracted the interest of several suitors, including Inter and Juventus.
Nevertheless, Tuttosport (via JuventusNews24) believes that the Bianconeri won’t try to secure the Italian’s signature in January.
As the Turin-based newspaper explains, Juventus will be occupied with addressing more pressing needs this winter. This includes signing a defender to replace the injured Gleison Bremer and potentially a new striker who can provide cover for Dusan Vlahovic.
Therefore, the Old Lady will wait for next summer to launch a bid for Maldini, but they could also try to anticipate the competition by securing an agreement with Monza in late spring, as was the case with Michele De Gregorio last season.
Olympique Marseille are reportedly considering moves for Juventus midfielders Paul Pogba and Arthur Melo.
The Southern French side already had a big summer, providing Roberto De Zerbi with a strong squad. They have also recently added Juventus vice-captain Adrien Rabiot to their ranks in a move that took many by surprise.
However, OM have now lost the services of Inter loanee Valentin Carboni until the end of the season, so they could be looking for a replacement in the middle of the park, albeit with different characteristics.
According to La Provence via JuventusNews24, Marseille are interested in Pogba’s services.
The 31-year-old’s doping ban has recently been decreased to 18 months, so he will be eligible to play by March.
While he remains on Juve’s books, the Serie A giants are working on terminating the Frenchman’s contract according to several sources.
The report adds that Pogba has been contacted by former Juventus defender Mehdi Benatia who currently serves as a sporting director at Marseille.
