Juventus in talks to sign U21 Italy defender for free | OneFootball

Reports in Italy claim that Juventus are in talks to sign Spezia defender and U21 Italy international Nicolò Bertola on a free transfer.

Juventus are ready to announce Lloyd Kelly’s transfer from Newcastle but are also working on another deal for next season.

Sky Sport Italia and Ilbianconero.com, in fact, report that the Bianconeri are in talks with Spezia defender Nicolò Bertola.

Juventus in talks to sign U21 Italy defender for free

REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 2: Nicolò Bertola of Spezia Calcio competes for the ball with Armand Laurienté of US Sassuolo during the Coppa Italia match between US Sassuolo and Spezia Calcio at Mapei Stadium – Citta’ del Tricolore on November 02, 2023 in Reggio nell’Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

The 21-year-old sees his contract expire in June, so the Bianconeri are working to sign the defender on a free transfer.

If Bertola shakes hands with Juventus, he will remain on loan at Spezia until the end of the season, moving to Turin at the beginning of the 2025-26 campaign.

Bertola has made 21 appearances across all competitions with Spezia this season. The Liguria-based side sit third in the Serie B table. Bertola has scored three goals and provided two assists.

The Spezia defender has seven appearances with the U21 Italy national team.

Juventus are also working on sales and could send Nicolò Fagioli to Marseille on the deadline day.