Maldini will become Chiesa's replacement at Juventus

Juventus are weighing up multiple attacking targets ahead of the January transfer window, with uncertainty surrounding a potential move for Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa prompting the club to explore other solutions.

Chiesa interest complicated by Liverpool stance

The Turin side continue to monitor Chiesa’s situation after his departure from their squad 18 months ago. A winter return is viewed as financially achievable, with the Italy international believed to be attainable for around €10 million. However, the Merseyside club are unwilling to consider a temporary move and will only sanction a full transfer.

Liverpool are also expected to delay any definitive decision until Mohamed Salah has completed his Africa Cup of Nations commitments. This delay has left Juventus without clarity, forcing their recruitment team to prepare alternative plans should negotiations stall.

Maldini emerges as main fallback option

With time passing, attention has turned towards Atalanta forward Daniel Maldini. Reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport indicate that the Bergamo-based attacker has become the leading backup choice if the Chiesa deal fails to materialise.

Juventus would prefer to structure any agreement as a short-term spell with a future purchase clause rather than a mandatory buy. Whether Atalanta would accept those conditions remains uncertain, leaving talks at an exploratory stage.

January search for attacking depth

The club’s intention is to bolster their offensive resources during the mid-season market, with Luciano Spalletti expected to benefit from added firepower. Alongside Chiesa and Maldini, other names previously associated include Napoli striker Lorenzo Lucca and Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta.

A move for either Chiesa or Maldini would also extend a recent pattern at Juventus, who have recruited several players linked to famous Serie A figures in recent seasons, including Timothy Weah, Francisco Conceicao and Khephren Thuram.