Juventus face delay in signing new defender

Juventus remain keen on signing Flamengo’s highly-rated defender Wesley Franca during this summer transfer window.

The Brazilian youngster has been on the club’s radar for a while, and his recent performances have only strengthened their interest.

Wesley played a key role for Flamengo in the recent Club World Cup, where his consistent and impressive displays caught the attention of several top European clubs.

His growing reputation means Juventus now face strong competition in the race to secure his signature.

The Bianconeri see Wesley as one of their priority defensive targets. His versatility and potential fit perfectly with Juventus’ plan to rebuild the squad with young talent. However, despite their strong interest, the club has yet to make a formal move.

Juventus are currently unable to proceed with the deal for Wesley due to internal issues. The club needs to first resolve the situation surrounding American international Timothy Weah.

Juventus are actively looking to sell Weah to free up both financial resources and space in the squad.

A proposed transfer of Weah to Nottingham Forest fell through after the player rejected the move, preferring a club with a higher profile. This setback has complicated Juventus’ plans.

The club’s management believes that without offloading Weah, completing Wesley’s transfer would be challenging. While Juventus are cautious about having an overloaded squad, they remain determined to find a solution.

Despite the temporary delay, the Bianconeri are expected to continue pushing for Wesley Franca. If they manage to resolve Weah’s future soon, a deal for the Brazilian defender could quickly follow.