David halts Juventus pursuit of Zirkzee, Pellegrino and Vlahovic
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Juventus's reported interest in strikers Joshua Zirkzee, Lorenzo Pellegrino, and Dusan Vlahovic has been put on hold, with the club now focused on signing Jonathan David.
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Attributed to original sourceJuventus are expected to sign another centre forward after Randal Kolo Muani, but according to Gazzetta, the Bianconeri must first offload Jonathan David and then continue pursuing Joshua Zirkzee, Mateo Pellegrino, and even their ex-star Dusan Vlahovic.
Juventus are looking for even more attacking reinforcements after securing a deal with PSG for Kolo Muani, who is expected to land in Turin in the coming days.
Juventus want another centre-forward after Kolo Muani According to Gazzetta , coach Luciano Spalletti hopes to welcome another centre-forward and currently, Manchester United’s Zirkzee tops the Bianconeri’s list.
According to the report, there have already been positive contacts between Juventus and Zirkzee’s entourage.
The Serie A giants have also held talks with Parma for Pellegrino, and Spalletti still hopes to bring Vlahovic back after the Serbian star left the club at the end of his contract this past June.
Gazzetta claims that Spalletti and Vlahovic are still in contact.
There’s no doubt that Juventus are planning to sign one more centre-forward after Kolo Muani, but any future move depends on Canada international David.
David unwilling to leave Juventus BERGAMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 05: Jonathan David of Juventus reacts during the Coppa Italia Quarter-Final match between Atalanta BC and Juventus FC at the New Balance Arena on February 05, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) The ex-Lille star has just begun pre-season preparations with the Old Lady, and even if Juventus are open to offers for him, David seems eager to remain in Turin and fight for a starting spot in 2026-27.
The Canadian striker moved to the Allianz Stadium on a free transfer a year ago and is among the highest earners at Juventus with a €6m-a-year salary.
Juventus are also close to signing Bosnia and Herzegovina starlet Kerim Alajbegovic from Bayer Leverkusen.
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What happened
According to reports, Juventus has paused its pursuit of multiple striker targets including Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee, Lazio's Lorenzo Pellegrino, and Dusan Vlahovic. The shift in strategy comes as the Turin club prioritizes a move for LOSC Lille forward Jonathan David. This decision suggests Juventus is consolidating its transfer approach around a single primary target rather than spreading resources across multiple options. The move would impact their squad planning ahead of the next season as they look to reinforce their attacking line.
Chance analysis
Juventus narrowing their striker search to Jonathan David indicates a clear transfer priority, likely driven by budget constraints or a specific tactical fit. Withdrawing from pursuits of Zirkzee (who has struggled at Manchester United), Pellegrino, and Vlahovic suggests the club believes David offers the best value or profile. For prediction systems, this signals Juventus will likely have one new striker next season, not multiple, and the David deal's progression should be tracked closely. The Vlahovic mention is notable as he was previously a Juventus player, suggesting a possible return has been ruled out.
Juventus will focus transfer resources on signing Jonathan David, reducing likelihood of moves for Zirkzee, Pellegrino, or Vlahovic returns.
Juventus's attacking reinforcement is likely to be Jonathan David rather than Zirkzee, Pellegrino, or Vlahovic, affecting their expected squad composition for next season.