
Juventus have initiated talks to acquire Giorgio Scalvini from Atalanta, who have set an asking price of €40-45 million for the defender.
Juventus begin Scalvini talks as Atalanta set asking price
Tuttosport newspaper reports that Juventus have begun preliminary talks for Giorgio Scalvini, but Atlanta won’t let the Italian centre-back leave for less than €40-45m.
Juventus are interested in Atalanta defender Scalvini as the Bianconeri aim to add young Italian players to their team.
Juventus need a minimum of eight locally trained players in their 25-man List A squad for European competitions, with at least four being club-trained.
The Bianconeri currently sit third in the Serie A table, but are just one point above the fifth spot.
BERGAMO, ITALY – MARCH 22: Giorgio Scalvini of Atalanta is tackled by Martin Frese of Hellas Verona during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Hellas Verona FC at Gewiss Stadium on March 22, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)
Mattia Perin, , , and are among the locally trained players in their team, while and have come through the club’s Academy.
Atalanta has set an asking price of €40-45 million for Giorgio Scalvini.
Juventus is interested in Scalvini as part of their strategy to add young Italian players to their squad.
Juventus have begun preliminary talks for Giorgio Scalvini recently, as reported by Tuttosport.


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Scalvini would be another locally trained player, and the same is true of Inter’s Davide Frattesi, but Atalanta have reportedly made it clear they’ll only consider selling Scalvini for €40m-€45m.
According to the report, Juventus have also set their sights on Brentford defender Michael Kayode, but the ex-Fiorentina defender has claimed that he’s not considering leaving the Premier League club.