Juventus Already Looking Past Loanee Woltemade

Juventus are already preparing to look for new striking options ahead of the January transfer window after loanee Nick Woltemade struggled to make an impact, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. The German forward joined Juventus on a simple loan deal from Newcastle United late in the summer window, but club officials reportedly feel his playing style does not provide the physicality or box presence required alongside Randal Kolo Muani.

While manager Luciano Spalletti aims to work with Woltemade, Juventus are monitoring several alternatives, including Mateo Retegui, Folarin Balogun, and Frosinone forward Antonio Raimondo. The Cult of Calcio notes that Woltemade was likely an opportunistic late-window signing, but finding a suitable replacement during the January market may prove difficult for the Italian giants.