[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-juventus-transfer-scouting-five-left-back-targets-from-alaba-to-coulibaly":43,"news-related-juventus-transfer-scouting-five-left-back-targets-from-alaba-to-coulibaly-en":83,"news-related-match-juventus-transfer-scouting-five-left-back-targets-from-alaba-to-coulibaly-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",6,23,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":45,"category":46,"excerpt":47,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":48,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":52,"slug":53,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":55,"teamId":56,"teamName":57,"teamIds":58,"teamNames":70,"title":82},"Juventus has initiated a comprehensive search for a specialist left-footed central defender to bolster their backline for the upcoming season under manager Luciano Spalletti. The club's scouting network is currently evaluating a diverse range of profiles, from established veterans seeking a new challenge to promising young talents emerging across Europe's top leagues. This targeted recruitment drive underscores the Bianconeri's strategic planning to address a specific tactical need in their defensive setup.\n\nAmong the high-profile names on Juventus's radar is David Alaba, the Austrian international with a glittering career at Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. While his trophy-laden pedigree is undeniable, the club is proceeding with caution. Alaba, who will turn 34 in June, has faced significant injury challenges over the past two seasons. The primary concerns for the Juventus management revolve around his age, potential physical decline, and the risk of high wages for a player who might spend considerable time in the medical facility rather than on the pitch.\n\nA more immediate and potentially solid option appears to be Nathan Aké of Manchester City. The Dutch defender has decided to leave the Premier League champions with just one year remaining on his contract, making him available for a reported fee of around €15 million. This presents an intriguing opportunity for Juventus to acquire a proven, versatile defender who has operated at the highest level. However, Aké's substantial salary remains a point of careful evaluation for the Turin-based club as they weigh the financial implications of such a move.\n\nLooking towards the future, Juventus has also cast its net wide to identify emerging talent. One such prospect is Konstantinos Koulierakis, the young Greek defender from Wolfsburg. The 2003-born player has established himself as one of the standout central defenders in the Bundesliga this season and is reportedly ready to take the next step to a top club. Juventus has already sent scouts to observe him closely, and he is seen as a player with high potential who could be developed into a long-term asset for the defense.\n\nThe scouting mission extends to other promising youngsters on the continent. Otavio, a 2002-born defender from Paris FC, is another name being monitored as part of the club's ongoing assessment. The focus on these profiles indicates Juventus's dual-track strategy: seeking immediate reinforcement while also investing in the defensive stars of tomorrow. This approach aims to ensure both short-term competitiveness and long-term stability at the heart of the defense.\n\nPerhaps the most exciting and competitive aspect of the search involves two Under-20 left-footed center-backs who have already entered the club's database. The youngest is Tylel Tati, a 2008-born talent from Nantes, who will be leaving the French club following their relegation to Ligue 2. Despite his tender age, Tati has attracted significant interest from several top European clubs, making any potential move a highly competitive affair.\n\nThe other prodigious talent is Karim Coulibaly of Werder Bremen. The 2007-born German of Ghanaian descent is considered a 'predestined' talent, and at just 18 years old, he has already caught the eye of giants like Newcastle, Manchester United, and Chelsea in the Premier League. His profile has also drawn attention from Napoli and Paris Saint-Germain, with Real Madrid recently sending a scout to watch him play live. The level of competition for his signature highlights the immense potential he is believed to possess.\n\nThis wide-ranging scouting activity illustrates Juventus's meticulous approach to the transfer market. The club is balancing the allure of experienced, name-brand defenders with the calculated risk and potential reward of investing in the next generation. Each target presents a different set of advantages and challenges, from Alaba's experience and injury history to Aké's ready-made quality and the raw potential of Coulibaly and Tati.\n\nThe outcome of this scouting mission will be crucial for Juventus's defensive structure moving forward. Securing a reliable left-footed center-back who fits Spalletti's system could provide a significant boost to the team's solidity and build-up play. Whether the club opts for a short-term fix with a veteran or makes a long-term investment in a rising star will reveal much about their strategic priorities for the future.\n\nBased on reporting from Tuttosport.com - Calcio.","news","Juventus is actively scouting for a left-footed central defender, evaluating experienced stars like David Alaba and Nathan Aké alongside emerging talents such as Konstantinos Koulierakis and Karim Coulibaly.","328109149659336705","326135624706822144","Serie A","0","2026-05-08T07:39:00Z","juventus-transfer-scouting-five-left-back-targets-from-alaba-to-coulibaly","Tuttosport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tuttosport.com\u002Fnews\u002Fcalcio\u002Fserie-a\u002Fjuventus\u002F2026\u002F05\u002F08-148480221\u002Fcalciomercato_juve_cinque_nomi_dietro_scout_in_azione_baby_talenti_e_l_occasione_dalla_premier\u002F","326257539542945792","Juventus",[56,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69],"326257534170042368","326257565535047680","326257546258026496","326257536413995008","326257535994564608","326257534270705664","326257545754710016","326257545712766976","326257546220277760","326257539425505280","326257536078450688",[57,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81],"Bayern München","Real Madrid","Manchester City","Paris FC","Nantes","Werder Bremen","Newcastle","Manchester United","Chelsea","Napoli","Paris Saint Germain","Juventus Transfer Scouting: Five Left-Back Targets from Alaba to Coulibaly",[84,109,132,145],{"awayTeamId":85,"awayTeamName":86,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":87,"homeTeamId":56,"homeTeamName":57,"id":88,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":89,"matchName":90,"publishedAt":91,"slug":92,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":93,"teamId":56,"teamName":57,"teamIds":94,"teamNames":101,"title":108},"326255039347691520","Fiorentina","Joao Mario closes in on Fiorentina move thanks to Paratici; €10M deal tied to Dodo sale. Nico Gonzalez could leave Juve for €30M.","337890523098386433","327054547971215360","Juventus vs Fiorentina","2026-06-04T07:33:00Z","joao-mario-to-fiorentina-paratici-guarantees-move-for-10m","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tuttosport.com\u002Fnews\u002Fcalcio\u002Fserie-a\u002Fjuventus\u002F2026\u002F06\u002F04-149022549\u002Flasse_mercato_juve-fiorentina_non_si_ferma_lultimo_profilo_in_uscita_garantisce_paratici\u002F",[56,85,95,96,68,97,98,99,100],"326257565233057792","326257539651997696","326257539698135040","326222707169431552","326222712592666624","326257769613103104",[57,86,102,103,80,104,105,106,107],"Atletico Madrid","Bologna","Torino","Anderlecht","Congo DR","Capital","Joao Mario to Fiorentina: Paratici Guarantees Move for €10M",{"awayTeamId":110,"awayTeamName":111,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":112,"homeTeamId":97,"homeTeamName":104,"id":113,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":114,"matchName":115,"publishedAt":116,"slug":117,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":118,"teamId":56,"teamName":57,"teamIds":119,"teamNames":125,"title":131},"326257539299676160","Sassuolo","Dusan Vlahovic's Juventus renewal is dead: the club refused to shatter its wage cap. Luciano Spalletti, who reopened talks, has conceded defeat.","337875538838294529","327052265472921600","Torino vs Sassuolo","2026-06-04T06:33:39Z","vlahovic-renewal-fails-why-spalletti-gave-up","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tuttosport.com\u002Fnews\u002Fcalcio\u002Fserie-a\u002Fjuventus\u002F2026\u002F06\u002F04-149022220\u002Fvlahovic_anche_spalletti_alza_le_mani_la_reazione_dopo_il_mancato_rinnovo_juve\u002F",[56,97,110,120,121,99,122,123,98,124],"326257539916238848","326222711623782400","326222713054040064","326255039171530752","326222712726884352",[57,104,111,126,127,106,128,129,105,130],"Lecce","Colombia","Haiti","Dinamo Minsk","Cape Verde Islands","Vlahovic Renewal Fails: Why Spalletti Gave Up",{"awayTeamId":85,"awayTeamName":86,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":133,"homeTeamId":56,"homeTeamName":57,"id":134,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":89,"matchName":90,"publishedAt":135,"slug":136,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":137,"teamId":56,"teamName":57,"teamIds":138,"teamNames":141,"title":144},"Dusan Vlahovic has left Juventus after failed renewal talks, rejecting a €6M+ offer and demanding €8M per year following Jonathan David's big-money signing.","337871470375997441","2026-06-04T06:16:22Z","why-vlahovic-rejected-juve-8m-wage-vs-david-deal","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tuttosport.com\u002Fnews\u002Fcalcio\u002Fserie-a\u002Fjuventus\u002F2026\u002F06\u002F04-149022218\u002Fvolete_mica_pagarmi_come_david_dietro_la_rottura_finale_tra_vlahovic_e_la_juve\u002F",[56,85,95,67,139,68,97,121,59,140],"326257536112005120","326257661500723200",[57,86,102,79,142,80,104,127,71,143],"Monaco","Italy","Why Vlahovic Rejected Juve: €8M Wage vs David Deal",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":146,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":147,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":148,"slug":149,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":150,"teamId":56,"teamName":57,"teamIds":151,"teamNames":158,"title":165},"Damien Comolli's first year as Juventus CEO is under scrutiny after transfer blunders and coaching rejections. John Elkann demands concrete moves by June's end.","337861305140514817","2026-06-04T05:40:35Z","why-comolli-is-facing-juventus-axe-12-months-of-missteps","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tuttosport.com\u002Fnews\u002Fcalcio\u002Fserie-a\u002Fjuventus\u002F2026\u002F06\u002F04-149017577\u002Fil_no_di_conte_gasperini_cestinato_e_la_pernacchia_mercato_tutte_le_sbandate_di_comolli_alla_juve\u002F",[56,152,153,154,99,122,155,123,156,69,98,157],"326257546094448640","326257539261927424","326257600637177856","326255038034874368","326257539614248960","326257545918287872",[57,159,160,161,106,128,162,129,163,81,105,164],"Tottenham","Lazio","Chico","FSV Mainz 05","Atalanta","Liverpool","Why Comolli is Facing Juventus Axe: 12 Months of Missteps"]