According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus is drawing up a transfer plan to increase the number of Italian players in its squad. Club CEO Gianluca Giuffrida aims to rebuild the Italian core of the team, with Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni, Fiorentina midfielder Cher Ndour, and Frosinone goalkeeper Lorenzo Palmisani among those on the transfer list.

In the previous summer transfer window, of the 10 new players Juventus brought in, eight were foreign, with only Ehemarking and Vicario as Italian players. Giuffrida hopes to reverse this situation and bring more native Italian players back to the squad.

On Thursday local time, Giuffrida discussed Palmisani at the Trento Sports Festival, stating: "Is Palmisani a target for us? He is a very promising goalkeeper, and he is Italian, which is important because we want to increase the number of Italian players in our squad."

Juventus hopes to reverse its current over-reliance on foreign players by 2027. The club believes its historic success was often built around a core of Italian players. Whether it was Buffon, or the defensive line of Barzagli, Bonucci, and Chiellini, as well as Marchisio, Pirlo, and Del Piero, all played crucial roles during Juventus's period of dominance.

While the club recognizes that finding successors of the same caliber as these legendary players is difficult, it remains hopeful of gradually building a new Italian core, starting with existing players like Locatelli. Relevant transfer plans are expected to be implemented starting in January 2027, with focus on the upcoming summer transfer window.

Currently, Juventus is targeting Italian players in various positions, including Vicario, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur; Frosinone goalkeeper Palmisani; Liverpool defender Leoni; Brentford left-back Michael Kayode; and Fiorentina midfielder Cher Ndour, who plays for Italy's U-21 team.

In the goalkeeper position, Vicario's performance has exceeded Juventus's previous expectations. The 29-year-old goalkeeper has not only demonstrated consistent shot-stopping ability and exceptional distribution, but has also gradually become an important figure in the dressing room. After the team's defeat in Reggio Emilia, he took responsibility proactively, earning the respect of his teammates and gradually dispelling doubts some fans had about him.

Vicario himself is a Juventus fan and hopes to have a long future at his dream club. Previously, Juventus pursued foreign goalkeepers such as Alisson, Martinez, and Zion Suzuki during the summer transfer window, but the club is now increasingly inclined to sign Vicario permanently.

Economic factors are also a key reason Juventus is considering keeping him. Reports suggest Juventus need only pay Tottenham Hotspur 8 million euros to complete the purchase. Currently, optimism about Vicario's future at the club is growing among all parties.

Meanwhile, Juventus is also planning for the future. The club hopes to secure Palmisani as early as January next year. The young Frosinone goalkeeper recently performed well for Italy's U-21 national team and is considered a rising star in Italian football.

Juventus does not believe plans to sign Vicario and Palmisani are contradictory; in fact, both could feature in the squad in the future.

On the defensive line, Juventus is closely monitoring several Italian players in the Premier League. Compared with Arsenal's Calafiori and Saliba, whose market value and status are already high making them very difficult to acquire, Juventus is more interested in exploring opportunities with Leoni.

The 19-year-old Leoni previously played for Parma and suffered a serious knee injury last season. He is currently recovering, and Liverpool hopes he will return to action after the international break.

In fact, Juventus inquired about the possibility of loaning Leoni several months ago, but Liverpool refused. However, Juventus has not given up. The club's technical director Massara and sporting director Ottolini plan to have a talent scout track Leoni's performance every week to continue assessing his development.

Another target is 22-year-old Brentford left-back Michael Kayode, who was developed in Juventus's youth academy as a child and recently made his debut and scored for the Italian national team under Roberto Mancini.

La Gazzetta dello Sport believes Kayode is unlikely to remain at Brentford much longer, and Juventus has joined the race to secure his signature.

The midfield is also a crucial area for Juventus's future transfers. The club hopes to enhance the physicality and dynamism of its team in this position, with one target being 22-year-old Fiorentina midfielder Cher Ndour.

Ndour is an Italy U-21 international with experience playing for different teams, and he has idolized former Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba since childhood. Juventus believes his physical and athletic attributes align with the club's midfield development plans, and he has therefore been added to their scouting list.

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