Giovanni Carnevali is not a man fond of wasting daylight. The Juventus director, a sharp operator who knows his way around a market that has become in...
Giovanni Carnevali is not a man fond of wasting daylight. The Juventus director, a sharp operator who knows his way around a market that has become increasingly difficult to navigate, has reportedly held direct talks with Roberto De Zerbi. The subject A potential double raid on Tottenham Hotspur that could reshape the Bianconeri's midfield and attacking options this summer.Now, let's be honest about what this really means. De Zerbi, the man who turned Brighton into a tactical headache for every Premier League side, is currently riding the wave of his own brilliant reputation. But the question that lingers is one of leverage. If Carnevali is making the trip to speak directly with him, it suggests Juventus see the Italian manager as a viable long term target. But more intriguingly, the conversation was not just about De Zerbi himself. It was about the players he knows intimately.The Athletic's... sorry, GoalZaza's sources confirm that the two men discussed the availability of two specific Spurs players. Now, we are not talking about the obvious crown jewels here. This is not a move for Harry Kane or a desperate lunge for Son Heung Min. This is about profiting from the disconnect between Tottenham's bloated squad and the players who still have serious quality. Think of a creative midfielder who offers more than just work rate, or a full back who has lost his way in North London but still possesses the technical security that De Zerbi demands. These are the sort of deals that Juventus love: a player who has fallen out of favour, a coach who can unlock them, and a sporting director who knows how to structure a fee.The logic is sound. Juventus are trying to stitch together a young, dynamic team while still keeping one eye on the Financial Fair Play line. Buying a player who knows De Zerbi's system inside out saves months of adaptation. It is a shortcut to tactical flexibility. For Tottenham, it represents a chance to clear out some dead wood and reinvest in Ange Postecoglou's vision. But for the fans in Turin, this should feel like a real statement. Carnevali is not just fishing. He has a rod, a reel, and a very clear target in mind.
