Juventus are desperate to sign a striker in the summer to please Cristiano Ronaldo, reports in Italy claim. The Italian giants are currently second in Serie A behind Lazio, however, Ronaldo and co boast a game in hand. Despite Juventus battling for their ninth consecutive Serie A title, the Italian side are looking at transfers ahead of the summer window.
Italian newspaper Tuttosport say Juventus chief Fabio Paratici is hoping to sign a striker at the end of the season to please Ronaldo.
They claim a striker arrival will ‘guarantee’ Ronaldo stays in Turin next season.
Tuttosport add that Liverpool and Manchester United target Timo Werner is a top target for Juventus.
Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus and Mauro Icardi of Inter Milan, currently on loan at PSG, are also targets.
Juventus news: Cristiano Ronaldo has affected transfer plans (Image: GETTY)
Germany international Werner has been tipped to head to the Premier League this summer, with Liverpool, United and Chelsea all said to be eyeing the forward.
Werner has talked up a move to Liverpool to team up with his countryman Jurgen Klopp.
The 23-year-old said last month: “Jurgen Klopp is the best coach in the world.
“There is a lot to suggest that my style of play would suit there (Liverpool).”
He added: “Liverpool are the best team in the world at the moment.
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