Luciano Spalletti has made no secret of his desire for a new centre-forward before the close of the transfer window, and with the Youssef En-Nesyri deal collapsing, Juventus could make a late move for Everton’s Beto to satisfy their manager’s request.
En-Nesyri Deal Collapses
La Gazzetta dello Sport report that Juventus’ pursuit of En-Nesyri came to an abrupt end after negotiations reached an impasse. The Bianconeri had travelled to Turkey to meet with the player, but according to Giorgio Chiellini, the striker expressed doubts about the proposed terms. Given that Juventus were not in a position to purchase him outright, the club decided to withdraw from talks. Fenerbahce, for their part, made it clear that they would not approve a loan under the previously discussed conditions, further complicating matters.
Director Marco Ottolini remained in Istanbul to explore every possibility but returned to Turin once it became clear that parts of the player’s entourage were resistant to the agreement. Meanwhile, Sevilla have shown interest in bringing En-Nesyri back, although they have yet to match Juventus’ initial proposal.
Juventus now find themselves with limited time and a narrow margin to manoeuvre. The club could still adjust their strategy depending on how the final days of the window play out — or they may decide to stay put and rely on their current options until Dusan Vlahovic returns from injury, expected by mid-March.
The Beto Option
Among the final-week possibilities under consideration is Beto, whose situation at Everton has become uncertain. The former Udinese striker has struggled for regular game time and would reportedly be open to leaving should the Toffees sign another forward.
A return to Serie A could appeal to Beto, who knows the league well and could adapt quickly to Spalletti’s system. Everton value him at around €20 million — a figure within reach but not aligned with Juventus’ current financial approach. The club would only pursue a loan deal without obligation to buy.
Such a move would depend heavily on the player’s willingness to push for the transfer and accept the club’s offer. Intermediaries are already working to gauge interest and set the groundwork for discussions as Juventus evaluate the market’s fast-moving dynamics in the final stretch of the January window.
