3 Midfielders Juventus could target next season

Juventus are keen on adding players in the midfield.
Juventus are keen on adding players in the midfield.

Since winning the Serie A in 2011-12 season Juventus have won the competition for six consecutive times and with the arrival of Massimiliano Allegri in the 2014-15 season, no team has managed to win anything in Itlay, not even the Coppa Italia.

Though this will change this season as Juve have been knocked out of the Coppa Italia this season. With every season, the Old Lady have taken their game to a new level by reaching the Champions League final twice and they have also made improvements to their squads with each passing year despite the departure of key players.

After dominating the domestic league the Bianconeri started dominating their rivals in the transfer market as well by signing players such as Pajnic form Roma, Higuain from Napoli and Bernadeschi from Fiorentina etc.

But in this season Juventus stunned the world football by signing Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid and by signing him they have made their squad even stronger than before. Despite adding Cristiano Ronaldo the Old Lady can still not achieve their dream of winning the treble as they crashed out of the Coppa Italia by the hands of Atalanta.

Nevertheless, this defeat has made the Old Lady more determined in their pursuit of the treble and they want to further upgrade their squad by adding more marquee signings for next season.

Though considering the present situation the defense seems to be an area of concern for Juve but at the same time, they want to add more firepower to the midfield as well despite the arrival of Aaron Ramsey for next season.

Thus, here are 3 midfielders Juventus are targeting for next season.


#3 James Rodríguez (Bayern Munich on loan from Real Madrid)

Rodriguez will not extend his loan stay at Bayern Munich.
Rodriguez will not extend his loan stay at Bayern Munich.

James Rodriguez is currently on loan at Bayern Munich from Real Madrid and given his playing time it is clear that he is not enjoying his time in Germany. The Bavarian giants have given him a strict diet rule to follow as well.

The former Porto midfielder is known for his creativity, technique and a good left foot as well. Now, 27 the Colombian is set to reach his peak form as well.

Though currently in the Juve squad there are plenty of other left footers such as Dybala, Costa, and Bernadeschi but James is also capable of playing in the central midfield area and he can offer something different from the current players that the Old Lady have.

Also, if reports are believed to be true his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo wants a reunion with him at the Allianz Stadium and James has already informed Bayern Munich that does not want to extend his stay with them.

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#2 Isco (Real Madrid)

Isco has plenty of expirence of playing at top level despite age.
Isco has plenty of
expirence
of playing at
top
level despite age.

Isco is definitely not having a good season at Real Madrid as under new manager Santiago Solari and he has been given very limited playing time. Also, his game time is likely to reduce further with the emergence of Vinícius Júnior and players like Gareth Bale and Asensio also showing some good form.

The former Malaga man is undoubtedly one of the best attacking midfielders in the world and since his arrival at the Bernabeu, he has been a key part of the trophies won by the Los Blancos.

The midfielder is only 26 years and he has plenty of experience of playing at the top level. If we compare Isco with current midfielders in Juve's roaster we can hardly find a player of Isco's characteristics and his arrival could add a whole new dimension to the Bianconeri's attack.

According to reports, the Spaniard has already said his first yes to Juve if they make a move for him in the summer but they will face competition for him from the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea.

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#1 Paul Pogba (Manchester United)

Paul Pogba could be the prodigal son for Juve next season.
Paul Pogba could be the prodigal son for Juve next season.

Since Jose Mourinho's departure from Manchester United, Paul Pogba has found a lease of life at Old Trafford under new manager Ole Solskjær and he has been a proper talisman for the Red Devils.

The World Cup winner made his name with Juventus during his four-year stay and it was still evident on his return to the Allianz Stadium how much the Juve fans still adore him.

The Bianconeri already know what Paul Pogba can offer on the pitch and how much commercial value he can add to the club as well. Though Juventus's squad they have five top midfielders but both Khedira and Matuidi are in their 30's and they will look to replace them soon and here where Pogba comes in.

According to reports the Old Lady are preapring to raid United to bring back Paul Pogba and pair him with Aaron Ramsey next season.

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Edited by Abhinav Munshi