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- Toni calls for Juventus to sign Tonali and Chiesa
- Turin club must invest after key departures
- Vlahovic’s uncertain future amid AC Milan reports
Former Italy striker Toni has urged Juventus to strengthen their squad by targeting two الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز players for a return to الدوري الإيطالي. Toni, speaking from his perspective as one of Italy’s best ever forwards, highlighted the need for the Bianconeri to close the gap on rivals Napoli and Inter by making significant additions, especially if key attackers like Dusan Vlahovic depart. He specifically recommended a move for Sandro Tonali, who could bolster the midfield, and Federico Chiesa, who has struggled at Liverpool and expected to leave.
Juventus find themselves in a crucial phase of squad rebuilding, following key departures and uncertainty around Vlahovic’s future. Toni believes that without two or three major signings, Juventus risk falling further behind reigning champions Napoli and Inter in the Scudetto race. He also pointed out that the competition at the top has intensified, with Napoli reinforced by the signing of Kevin De Bruyne and Inter retaining much of their core squad. Despite setbacks, Toni is confident that Juventus, under new manager Igor Tudor, can compete if they act decisively in the transfer market.
Speaking on signing Premier League stars, Toni said told La Gazzetta dello Sport: “Juventus must step up their game if they want to get close to the top teams and get back into the Scudetto race… I’d try to sign Tonali forever: he’s expensive, but he’s someone who can change your midfield. If I were Juventus, I’d bring Chiesa back on loan. He’s out of the Liverpool project, so I’d bet on his desire to redeem himself.”
Highlighting the transfer window situation, he added: “The departures of some key players are slowing down the Bianconeri’s transfer window, but if you let Vlahovic go, you need two or three big signings. Right now, there’s a long way to go between Juventus and the Napoli-Inter duo. And Massimiliano Allegri’s Milan, lacking the European competition, will be able to focus solely on the league. Sometimes it’s an advantage to have just one fixture, even if European fixtures bring excitement. The Bianconeri are missing something, but I’m confident they’ll make the right move, and Tudor will ultimately be competitive.”
Juventus continue their search for reinforcements, with the transfer window open and speculation mounting over possible incoming and outgoing players. The club’s pre-season under Tudor is expected to clarify strategic decisions, especially regarding the pursuit of Tonali and Chiesa. Attention will also turn to Vlahovic’s situation and whether Juventus will secure a prolific striker if he leaves.
