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Which goalkeeper should Juventus sign this summer?

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Change feels like it’s in the air when it comes to Juventus’ starting goalkeeper for the 2026-27 season. So how should the Bianconeri approach a very important summer transfer window?

BERGAMO, ITALY - FEBRUARY 05: Marco Carnesecchi of Atalanta BC celebrates during the Coppa Italia match between Atalanta BC and Juventus FC at New Balance Arena on February 05, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images) | Getty Images With just a few months remaining until the start of the summer 2026 transfer window, it’s undeniable that Juventus have their work cut out for them. They need to sign a center back (potentially two if Gleison Bremer’s fitness struggles continue), whilst left back and right winger are also two top priorities.

And even if they can extend Dušan Vlahovic’s deal , they’re likely going to need to sign another center forward to upgrade on Loïs Openda and Jonathan David. But there can be zero doubt that one of the biggest areas for concern is in between the sticks. Juventus fans have been spoiled with a plethora of world-class goalkeepers over the years such as Dino Zoff, Stefano Tacconi, Angelo Peruzzi and Gianluigi Buffon.

Even their “stopgap” goalkeepers like Wojciech Szczęsny and Edwin van der Sar have filled supporters with confidence thanks to their quick reactions and imposing interventions. Unfortunately for Juve, however, it’s becoming abundantly clear that neither of their goalkeeping options are good enough. Michele Di Gregorio has failed to replicate the same levels at Monza that saw him win the Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year ahead of his move to Juve in 2024, whilst Mattia Perin hasn’t managed to make the strides that were expected of him when he joined a decade ago.

At 28 and 33 years of age, respectively, it’s evident that Juve need to move on from both and search for a younger option who can be the No. 1 in the short-term and long-term. The only question is, who?

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