TS: Juventus plotting January move for Bayern Munich defender

Reports in Italy claim that Juventus are targeting a move for versatile Bayern Munich full-back Raphael Guerreiro during the January transfer window as Igor Tudor looks to bolster his options out wide. 

According to reports from Tuttosport, Igor Tudor is set to stick with his preferred three-at-the-back system for the foreseeable future.

The Croatian slightly altered his tactics against Milan last time out in Serie A, but that saw the Bianconeri switch from a 3-4-2-1 to a 3-5-2, rather than to a back four. 

The feeling is, however, that Juventus are currently slightly short in their wing-back department, where Andrea Cambiaso, Joao Mario and Juan Cabal are the only natural options. 

Weston McKennie, a central midfielder by trade, and centre-back Pierre Kalulu have also been covering out wide on numerous occasions this season. 

Juventus target January move for Guerreiro

In an effort to provide Tudor with more options at wing-back, Juventus will look to secure a low-cost deal for Bayern Munich’s Guerreiro in January according to Wednesday’s reports from Tuttosport. 

The 31-year-old, turning 32 in December, will be into the final six months of his contract in the winter transfer window, and with a contract extension unlikely in Bavaria, he will is expected to be available for a reduced fee in January. 

Guerreiro has only appeared off the bench for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga this season, and Wednesday’s reports claim that the Bavarians will be willing to let him leave in January in order to avoid losing him for free at the end of the campaign.

The former Borussia Dortmund star has over 200 Bundesliga appearances to his name, over 100 in Ligue 1 and 57 in the Champions League, and is also capable of covering in a number of different roles, including central midfield.