Sensible Transfers: Juventus - Central Midfield [Summer 2021]

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In this Sensible Transfers series, we take a look at some of the biggest teams and suggest players that can fill the holes in their squad.
Max Allegri has returned to Juventus. But this Juventus has different personnel to the one he left just a couple of years ago. Allegri previously had a burgeoning midfield that featured the likes of Pirlo, Pogba, Marchisio and Vidal. So how can Juventus develop a midfield with that sort of quality?
Tifo has three suggestions for a Sensible Transfer.
Written by Alex Stewart
Illustrated by Philippe Fenner
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#Juventus #SerieA #Transfers

[@BRNakamura]

Juventus: "Ok but how about this 19-yo CF from Santos, Brazil?"

[@vinoliv]

Juve is just like us playing FM

[@AntonioJSaad]

Juventus also needs a striker

[@BRNakamura]

@@AntonioJSaad Need an immediate contributor, or a long term player who should develop?

[@jimmoriarty4639]

@@BRNakamura Juve's finances are nowhere as good to afford two immediate contributors, one of them being Locatelli (which they are set on since long.) In such days, it's more like get any reasonable players that are required in such times, without thinking more about their required duration to come to fruition.

[@THEchrisse95]

@@BRNakamura 3m for a potential world class forward in a deal 1,5m this year and 1,5m next year is not that bad.

[@rubaiathhossain4677]

No Sensible Transfers video is complete without the man, the myth, the legend himself, Ibrahim Sangaré

[@RL-]

I would love for them to include him in a sensible transfers: midfield episode only for the club featured to buy him two weeks later lmao

[@Azza.10]

It's getting boring now

[@akg1301]

Yes pls keep it alive 😂

[@pkingglazersout6665]

I can't wait to see Dybala again under Allegri, hopefully he returns to his 16/17 form.

[@jeffery_tang]

He will never get the same numbers with ronaldo around but still pumped to see him do better

[@moonknightish]

Dybala under Sarri was better

[@iwantgoals1566]

You know! Hot competition with Cheisa and Kulu though.

[@hadifelani]

@@iwantgoals1566 Chiesa*

[@ireplytostupidpeople4750]

@@iwantgoals1566 I'm not familiar with Allegri shape but isn't Dybala a cam while Chiesa and Kulu are wing players?

[@SuperRavensfan101]

Honestly, I don't see McKennie talked about enough in Juve's midfield. Came in his first season from Schalke and looked absolutely great in some games. Doesn't get enough recognition yet as a true Box to Box midfielder not just for Juve but for the USA mens team as well. He's got a big future ahead of him. Physically imposing and a threat on set pieces too and a tenacious engine, he's a Vidal regen which might just work for Allegri, and he's still only 22.

[@Keveon_]

Not just that but he's elegant asf. He'll definitely be a favorite for Allegri. Not only that but if Pjanic rumors came true we he would be perfect for allowing him to play comfortably like Vidal did for Pirlo.

[@jonl8816]

I guess Allegro is going to choose to build around Bentancur and Rabbit. McKennie is better than both

[@pascho1057]

Mckennie is overrated he isn’t juve level he’s more of an Europa level team

[@Keveon_]

@@jonl8816 nah Allegri doesn't build around particular players. His tactics are way too flexible and all players in an XI at any given time are usually irreplaceable if u get me.

[@jonl8816]

You can say the same thing about Ramsey, Rabbit, and Bernadeschi. But they are still there

[@user-hd8ie2bm5n]

You know what? I just realized the graphics are more informative and compelling to see, Well done whoever done this! You deserve more recognition :D

[@kohchungwei]

We all know Tifo picked Anguissa so he could go from playing with one team in black and white to another 😂

[@mvuyisityiwani9080]

Like now really dude, just stop😂

[@alekxi]

😂 Damn

[@ObiKwabKenobi]

😂 🍻 🤣

[@hawsuk7111]

though i'd see allegri's arm spin at 0:28 XD !

[@naufalhusain1571]

"negotiation between juventus and sassuolo would be easy" If only...

[@lukechapman1363]

I firmly believe that Ibrahim Sangaré would be the perfect fit

[@wishiknewaname9307]

Juve’s style is to get Sergio Busquets on a free in about a year to fix their CDM problem

[@klausn7267]

Great video as always. Would be interested to see Ruben Neves go there. I'm guessing moving to Man U is less likely now they have already signed Sancho and Varane.

[@donjulio1914]

Great shout !

[@MatthewGClarke]

If covid didn't give us enough reason to stop shaking hands, that animation surely did!

[@mihaica87]

I laughed so hard i jumped from the 4th floor😐😐😐

[@siyaaviation3659]

@@mihaica87 19 people think it's funny

[@mihaica87]

@@siyaaviation3659 unfortunately we live in a society

[@siyaaviation3659]

@@mihaica87 I know

[@akilsrikanth1647]

Hope they comeback stronger this season

[@alexsmith2630]

Tifo are the best part of silly season

[@lilkavon6085]

I believe ibrahim sangare would be a perfect fit

[@topbins2883]

One joke

[@marcusmaksym7804]

How old is sangare?

[@RL-]

@@marcusmaksym7804 23 until December

[@marcusmaksym7804]

@@RL- thanks

[@Hakimi655]

Disappointed theres no Ibrahim Sangare, I’m expecting more from you Tifo.

[@apurvashrestha44]

FINALLY TIFO!!!!

[@aasemahsan]

Juventus should've never sold Pjanic. Man was perfect for the role.

[@suyashshukla149]

Agreed , that is wht the only thinh pirlo was missing someone who recycles possesion, wins possesion in the kiddle of the park, and provides control and a passing range, if pirlo had pjanic , jive would hv won the league and they would hv gone further in the ucl

[@FullChub]

he was awful in his last season. I really wish we can get Verratti, he's always wanted to play for Juve. Would love to sell Ronaldo then rebuild the whole team.

[@prithvituladhar6938]

They can do the swap deal with Arthur and Pjanic , this time for free.......

[@suyashshukla149]

@@FullChub bt that was due to sarri for the first half of that season he was good, bt sarri 's side had zero creativity and he tried to use pjanic like jorginho, pirlo lost so many games just coz of the defense and being a defensive mid himself ge would hv improved pjanic even more

[@yeahyeah9869]

@@FullChub PSG is a better team than Juventus and Verratti will only go to Juventus if he's 32-33yo

[@sasori9624]

Allegri will bring them back lol. Plus the fact that Inter lost conté and are broke

[@trinichinee6426]

Far from broke They made close to 200 million with lukaku and hakimi Lacking certain players is more precise

[@jantelovens]

Just an idea: compare or draw similarities between players in this video to other footballers we might know better (i.e Caqueret is , or could develop to become, similar to Carrick). Love the videos!

[@sashaw1744]

Well they said he could become like Pirlo?

[@Matteo-vb9uo]

Good video analysis

[@alois482]

Joaquin Esquivel from Mexico would be a great pick too, he is playing in the Olympics and is a regular in the national sub divisions

[@pedropistorius701]

Eres mexa bro? 😁

[@pedropistorius701]

Eres mexa bro?

[@alois482]

@@pedropistorius701 na man im from england but i follow fc juarez because they rule and it seems to me that they are a way bigger team than tigres 👀

[@pedropistorius701]

@@alois482 way bigger bro jaja, Rome better than Esquivel btw

[@alois482]

xD

[@amartyathigale898]

Do Liverpool next please!! Much love

[@mayurdhage2478]

Jorginho is the best one around when it comes to deep-line playmaker! He is not the good in defensive duties but he is fantastic in creating chances.

[@legendscleaningservices4587]

LEGENDS 🔥🔥🔥

[@kudagenit]

Much needed. Remembering Allegri will try to play Ronaldo and Dybala together!

[@Keveon_]

Damn U guys never fail to impress me. And that's a lot coming someone who thinks they're unmatched tactically😂😂

[@colinlittlewood9613]

That really is the wildest of wildcard picks

[@chrisproutttv]

I can’t believe they actually went and got him

[@ArkleSchmarkle]

Caqueret can play as an 8 too, if so, the midfield may need a 10 or a purely creative player beside him (like it is in Lyon with Paqueta) or creative enough rightback/leftback. Or as he can fit in a midfield of 2 (like Locatelli ?) they could keep the 4-4-2. Juventus' one last season hasn't really worked out, but I think that with players like Dybala, Chiesa and Kulusevski on the sides, if they buy some good profiles in midfield and as fullbacks, they could thrived with this structure. They should take some inspiration from the Ligue 1 winner's Lille, which had an impressive 4-4-2 side. And I'm wondering if Dybala could play from deeper on the pitch, maybe in a hybrid position and hybrid role, as a 10 or even false 9 moving around Juventus' striker when they have the ball (beside Ronaldo like Jonathan David beside Yilmaz in Lille) but during transition or defensive phase joining the midfield to form a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-. I have no clue about his defensive and pressing statistics, but just with pure feeling, I could see him do the job properly. And if it's not realistic at all he could just stay high on the pitch when it comes to takes the ball back, constituting with Ronaldo the first pressing lign, blocking the construction phase of the opposite team

[@shwetamathur8626]

Ibrahim Sangare is the favourite idc what you say

[@igormendonca8049]

Hi! You could spend some more quality time talking about South American football. We need all the help to improve our teams quality... And every bit of awareness helps! 😅🇧🇷🇦🇷

[@Captaint54]

Do one on inter Milan right back

[@rifqyfoeady]

Chelsea strikers option!

[@prez4803]

Where is the legend….. ibrahim sangare😂

[@RaedVS]

I expected to see Houssem Aouar in this list, and he has been linked before.

[@bens4602]

Caqueret will be a phenomenal player in a few years

[@Prederick]

I'd hate to lose him, but I think it was quite obvious last season that Anguissa deserves to be playing for a much better team.

[@peteretenung5011]

Even Pep said it when he bosses the middle against City

[@ufokemo]

Anguissa and Locatelli are great picks

[@dhairyashah982]

The only real sensible transfers video this window

[@tejas8719]

Anguissa seems to be under Klopp's radar as a possible replacement for Wijnaldum.

[@HKspurs10]

marco veratti's rightful place is at the base of the juve midfield

[@karandeepsandhu1690]

"AC Milan - Central Attacking Midfield" next please!

[@aryandipakupadhyaya1944]

That means essentially allegri needs pirlo....

[@anirbanbhattacharyya4737]

Hey tifo You can do a sensible transfer for dortmund too

[@raihanmdgician7396]

they have Arthur,mckennie, bentancur,dybala,etc they also have someone else I forgot, but I think their midfield is strong

[@Hyde_Hill]

Rabiot and Ramsey.

[@lynxdellaschiava6324]

Please do Sensible Transfers: Inter - RWB (who to replace Hakimi)

[@spacemankad2108]

They're in talks to sign denzel dumfries mate.

[@Hyde_Hill]

Camavinga? Or not defensively strong enough? Also couldn't McKennie play DM if you are going for a more defensive one like Anguissa?

[@shawngillogly6873]

Don't know why Tifo dunks on McKennie. He is the closest thing to a defensive presence that midfield had, and was goal dangerous despite playing from the 8 or 6 primarily. Now, they need to shed overpriced players like Ramsey. But MacKennie is a player who could be 1st name on the team sheet in a couple years.

[@Hyde_Hill]

@@shawngillogly6873 I don't think they dunk on him. I think more that they are looking at a different type of DM in this analysis.

[@ligeruser4]

Don't Juve have Arthur Melo?

[@RBSR5]

A Tifo Midfielder video without Sangare is illegal.

[@CT-eq2po]

Anyone else thinking Jorginho?

[@footballfanforlife7903]

LW as well

[@aadas281]

Chiesa?

[@markcapili4859]

Chiesa, Morata and ronaldo can play there

[@eocineV2]

5'9 is officially diminutive? 😥

[@tjfootball1908]

Sick bro

[@peteredeoghon6457]

This realization seems a lot to bear, sorry

[@evansboateng2563]

Juventus need the likes of Aoura and Isco to make their midfield creative

[@mrbottler9627]

Isco is finished

[@srbtlevse16]

bruh 5'9 isn't diminutive you won't get the advantages of a small height with that height

[@joysondias7166]

Sensible Transfers: Juventus-CM 1. Manuel Locatelli (Sassuolo) 2. Paul Pogba (Man Utd) 3. Ruben Neves (Wolves) 4. Houssem Aouar (Lyon) 5. Sergej Milinković-Savić (Lazio)

[@just_a_yokai1103]

as much as i like Pogba and SMS, they don't excel in the cdm position and cost way too much don't know much about Aouar and Neves

[@willcarlson6515]

disrespect for mckennie is unreal

[@rem116]

Do Wolves for cb!!!!

[@zuhairyassin505]

anguissa is a sisoko a beast

[@andresgirardo8481]

In Argentina, the number 6 is the left centre back.

[@mercnsiku15]

Yea tifo made a vid about how different countries use different numbers for positions a couple of years ago

[@priyanksrikanth4424]

waiting for ibrahima sanagre

[@patrickrabey4498]

This caqueray guy would be good at united?

[@karthikeyabhandari7292]

Do one for Atleti

[@srbtlevse16]

Pjanic + Pogba should be their priority

[@danielfalcon2809]

what about Arthur Melo? i’m sure he’s better on the ball than these three

[@riturajjha]

He is INJURED for next 4 months and is recovering

[@danielfalcon2809]

@@riturajjha oh i didn’t know, thanks

[@matthiasleggio3861]

Please do a Napoli sensibile transfers

[@cfcmoi11]

They need a world-class midfielder like Kante. Juve have a weak midfield that get dominated by big teams. With Kante that's not the case

[@simoneriksson6277]

Man I miss Marchisio.

[@davidchristian5452]

They'll just end up with Pjanic.

[@ferdian_ariff]

Well i just signed anguissa in PESCM then this video appear in my recommendation

[@AdityaSharma-ph5je]

Yes I am third

[@marcbayard7694]

Is Weston McKennie that type of player?

[@danielegiaimepoli8]

Napoli's left back? Napoli's CDM?

[@riturajjha]

LOCATELLI deal is almost done

[@acebenhood7671]

Let me throw in a wide one, Granit Xhaka.

[@swaggyp1651]

Jonjo Shelvy

[@ObiKwabKenobi]

Thumbs up for Tifo... Thumbs down for TifoIRL

[@jetomoon]

No INTER video was criminal, as they were champion. And they had crazy transfers.

[@Tifo]

Eyes peeled on Tifo IRL next week

[@jetomoon]

@@Tifo why you build too many channels? I dont know, on these channel, it had long exist, and the subscribers and viewers were many compare to IRL.

[@sheva_sd]

Locatelli is all but done. Its a power play from Juventus, they know Sassuolo won’t damage the the relationship with Juve over 1 player

[@apoorv-vu4pd]

i find this video very misleading... i think we all know who joe really wants juventus to sign...

[@jordansamar7825]

No Ibrahim Sangare?? Is this a fake Tifo video??

[@purojeetpattanayak1327]

Please do barcelona nxt

[@Pri405]

😮 Juventus need to rebuild by selling Ronaldo I think Thier squad is getting older

[@shwetamathur8626]

But if they sell Ronaldo,they are screwed

[@Pri405]

@@shwetamathur8626 nope they have chiesa who can step up

[@marcelanoryadi9110]

CR7 staying another season

[@markcapili4859]

@@Pri405 you can't rely everything on a young man chiesa is young he's good but he needs more guides from the experience players

[@swanandjoshi333]

Ronaldo is as fit as a 27 year old....age is just a number

[@rohanthapamagar561]

Well Juventus actually signed locatelli 😅

[@riderone8552]

Allegri already trying Ramsey there.

[@herko8]

He isn’t it, Juve gotta sell Ramsey. He’s injured way too often

[@dandj9011]

Do Sensible Transfers PSG : left Back

[@aidenmcgiven3447]

Ibrahima sangare could be good

[@lordsavage3454]

Max Arnold

[@ufokemo]

What's with you guys and 6s who are dwarfs?

[@mightymoeish]

With all the big free transfers this summer, you thought Juventus would have gotten at least one of them.

[@mmastro96]

^ We are trying to cut wages and free transfers inherently beef them up. It’s all a financial timing issue because transfer fees can span multiple years (and by then we’ll be more financially recovered from the pandemic, but wages you pay that same season). That’s why clubs now are shedding big wages but are less concerned on the transfer fees that can be paid in installments

[@mightymoeish]

@@mmastro96 a lot of clubs are in financial struggles but still making signings.

[@niharmehendale3230]

Locatelli Was phenomenal in Group Stage games but after those games he was benched. 🤔🤔🤔

[@hadifelani]

Because Verratti is fit. Locatelli is Verratti's backup anyway.

[@morebaklavapls3637]

what happened to arthur?

[@jobinte]

Finished

[@hadifelani]

Injured for the next 4 months

[@tylerf381]

do ac milan next

[@h4vehart]

It'll be Locatelli if we're honest.

[@mahmouddaeki6703]

Ac Milan - CAM

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

Still don't know why Juventus STILL didn't try to get Poch once again it still doesn't seem like PSG wants him back again but ok. Guess we back with an average coach..

[@christianopulinaldo8319]

Allegri is not average

[@hadifelani]

How is Allegri average lmao

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

@@jackgallagher4523 It was all because Neymar though not caring though about Ligue 1.

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

@@hadifelani I don't see anything tactical about Allegiri other than sitting back and taking offensive attacking over and over and the defense eventually collapsing.

[@hadifelani]

@@runrafarunthebestintheworld if that's really the case then how can they won both the league and the cup consecutively? 🤔

[@syahnurasyadi3840]

More Juventus content please... 😁

[@intoeverlastingfire8543]

Goalkeeper?

[@matheusborgesv]

Wouldn't Arthuf be that player?

[@peteredeoghon6457]

Not very defensively inclined

[@philthatcher6111]

Jorginho