According to reports from "La Gazzetta dello Sport," Juventus FC is planning to attempt to sign Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, midfielder for Olympique Marseille, this January in search of a reliable leader for the team during an unstable period.

Juventus FC wants to add another captain to find a reliable leader for the team during this unstable period. Spalletti hopes to acquire a defensive midfielder with a strong personality between July and August—a player who may not be flashy but can improve the team's performance and stability.

The free transfers of Goretzka (who moved to Aston Villa) and Koopmeiners (who chose Atalanta at the last minute over Juventus FC) were both unsuccessful. Juventus FC has acknowledged this reality, but the club management continues to seek a midfield solution and plans to act on a "familiar face" this January: Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, the 31-year-old Danish midfielder who is captain of both the Danish national team and Olympique Marseille.

This rekindled an old interest. In recent weeks, representatives sent by Juventus FC's general manager Giuntoli, technical director Riccardo Massara, and sporting director Marco Ottolini have been monitoring his progress. The latest scouting trip took place in Wales, but Pierre-Emile Højbjerg was substituted after just 10 minutes due to muscle pain. Initial assessments suggest this was a precautionary substitution, and the injury is unlikely to be serious.

Juventus FC has already made initial contact with Pierre-Emile Højbjerg and will continue discussions if his injury allows. Many things could change in the next three months, but Juventus FC has begun tracking the Danish captain. The player's situation is clear, and his position at Olympique Marseille is straightforward. The French club needs to sell players, and a few months ago they may have included Pierre-Emile Højbjerg on the transfer list to balance their finances.

After playing for Bayern under Guardiola, Tottenham under Conte, and Olympique Marseille under De Zerbi, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg would only be willing to change environments for an attractive challenge and a club with history. Even without Champions League qualification, the appeal of the "Old Lady" would be difficult for him to refuse. Currently, Olympique Marseille sits second in Ligue 1, but financial problems are the priority right now.

Last year, Giuntoli, while still at Sassuolo, continuously signed players from Olympique Marseille: Ismaël Koné in the summer, Ulisses García in the winter, and most importantly, Daryl Bakambu in January. He may act again this January to bring Pierre-Emile Højbjerg to Juventus FC. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg's contract expires in 2028.

For Juventus FC, what was a desire in the summer has become an urgent priority in recent weeks. Koopmeiners' replacement is Papu Gómez, 24, on loan from Tottenham, brought in to fill the void left by Turam's absence. Meanwhile, the injury crisis has not only sidelined the French striker and Yıldız but has also forced captain Locatelli to undergo surgery. Locatelli is expected to be out until February or March following surgery for a lateral meniscus injury.

Juventus FC is missing at least one captain. This was painfully clear in the match against Sassuolo, the first game Locatelli missed. The captain's armband went to Bremer, but the search for an organizing defensive midfielder continues, with Pierre-Emile Højbjerg at the top of the list.

Giuntoli has begun gathering information and taking action, with another financial injection from John Elkann, he will attempt to find room for the Danish midfielder within budget constraints, squad limits, and UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules. The rules remain the same: one player out, another in. The most likely to leave is Coupameiners, who just scored a free kick for the Netherlands in the Nations League yesterday.

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