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Juventus give up on Arsenal signing & turn to Liverpool player

Juventus are seemingly turning to Liverpool's Giovanni Leoni amid a belief that Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori is unattainable, according to a report.

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 6:01 PM
Juventus give up on Arsenal signing & turn to Liverpool player
Key Things to Know
  • Juventus have dropped interest in Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori and are targeting Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni.
  • Calafiori is considered unattainable due to his status at Arsenal and a reported £86m valuation.
  • Juventus believe they can convince Liverpool to negotiate a permanent transfer for Leoni.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Juventus have ended their pursuit of Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori and turned their attention to Liverpool's Giovanni Leoni, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Italian club considers Calafiori unattainable due to his importance to Arsenal and an estimated price tag around £86m, which previously deterred Real Madrid.

Instead, Juventus plan to scout Leoni weekly once he recovers from an ACL injury, hoping to persuade Liverpool to negotiate a permanent transfer. Juventus are also tracking Italian talents Guglielmo Vicario and Brentford's Michael Kayode.

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