Last summer, Juventus managers managed to strengthen several playing positions. However, the club’s left-back problems remained unresolved.
Alex Sandro and Mattia De Sciglio remain Max Allegri’s two options for the job, while Gianluca Frabotta, Luca Pellegrini and new signing Andrea Cambiaso all went on loan.
Yesterday we reported the Bianconeri’s interest in Alex Grimaldo, a capable winger whose contract with Benfica expires at the end of the season.
Naturally, the idea of signing the Spaniard on a free-agent transfer sounds appealing to the Old Lady’s hierarchy.
But according to Gazzetta dello Sport via TuttoJuve, the Italians could speed up the process if they try to seize the 26-year-old’s services as early as January.
As the source explains, the Portuguese giants could be desperate to sell Grimaldo at a reduced price if they don’t renew his expiring contract, which could pave the way for a winter move to Turin.
The left-back is a product of Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy, and has been sharpening his tools at Benfica since 2016.
Coincidentally, the Bianconeri will host the Eagles next Wednesday at the Allianz Stadium in what will be a game of the utmost importance in terms of securing a place in the Champions League round of 16, especially after the Italians’ defeat in the opening day in Paris.
