Juventus is taking strategic steps to strengthen its squad for the upcoming season.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, citing foreign media reports, the Turin-based club is seriously considering the transfer of Udinese's Nigerian goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye.
Juventus has already gathered preliminary information regarding the valuation of the 26-year-old footballer. Reports indicate that Udinese is demanding approximately 15 million euros for their goalkeeper.
It should be noted that Juventus is actively searching for a new goalkeeper for the next season. While the club management initially engaged in negotiations for Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez, difficulties surrounding the Argentine's potential transfer have led the Italian side to explore alternative options. Consequently, Okoye has emerged as one of the primary targets for the Turin club.
During the previous season, Maduka Okoye made 30 appearances for Udinese. He managed to keep a clean sheet in 10 of those matches, playing a crucial role in helping his team secure 10th place in Serie A. Despite missing the beginning of the season due to a suspension, the Nigerian goalkeeper successfully returned to the starting lineup, attracting the attention of several European clubs with his confident performances.
Juventus, historically one of Italy's most successful football clubs, is currently undergoing a period of squad restructuring as it looks to reclaim its dominance in both domestic and European competitions. The pursuit of a reliable goalkeeper is seen as a key component of this long-term strategy to ensure defensive stability.
