Juventus manager Spalletti seeks to retain Nico Gonzalez

Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti has expressed a strong desire to retain winger Nico Gonzalez, despite the Argentine player's interest in returning to Atletico Madrid. Spalletti previously contacted Gonzalez to express his interest in the player's profile, noting that he fits the characteristics required for the team.

While Gonzalez has shown a preference for a move to Spain, Juventus is reportedly unwilling to part with him without a highly advantageous financial proposal. The club's stance may shift if a significant offer is received for Francisco Conceição, which would necessitate keeping Gonzalez to maintain offensive depth.

In other transfer developments, Juventus is targeting Joshua Zirkzee as a potential ninth signing. The Dutch forward, currently at Manchester United, is reportedly open to a move to Turin. Meanwhile, the club is working to resolve the futures of Jonathan David and Arkadiusz Milik as the transfer window approaches its conclusion.