Juventus are closely monitoring Xaver Schlager as the club evaluates midfield options ahead of the summer transfer window.
The 28 year old RB Leipzig midfielder has been discussed internally since January as reported by fabrizio via their x handle, with Juventus exploring the possibility of signing him on a free transfer when his contract expires on June 30.
Romano posted;
Juventus are yet to advance or close any deal for Xaver Schlager on a free transfer from RB Leipzig. Talks took place in January but nothing advanced so far; Juve are still assessing several options in midfield
While the interest is genuine, the Italian giants have not yet advanced negotiations as they continue assessing multiple midfield profiles before making a final decision.
Competition could emerge for Schlager’s signature as clubs like Celtic have also been linked with monitoring the Austrian international’s contract situation.
Elsewhere, Juventus also explored a potential reunion with Federico Chiesa earlier this year. The winger, currently at Liverpool , was reportedly open to returning to Turin to boost his chances ahead of the 2026 World Cup, but negotiations stalled due to Liverpool’s financial demands and deal structure.
Meanwhile, the club secured stability in midfield after Weston McKennie committed his future to Juventus with a new contract running until June 2030, reinforcing his importance in the squad under Luciano Spalletti.
Softfootball reports that Juventus are continuing to study several midfield reinforcements while monitoring the free-agent market as the summer window approaches.
