Juventus consider Barcelona’s Alejandro Balde as part of defensive shortlist

Juventus are looking to strengthen their defence and have identified Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde as one of several potential targets, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

The Turin club’s shortlist also includes Rayan Ait-Nouri of Manchester City and Tottenham defender Destiny Udogie.

Juventus have collected 18 points from their opening 11 matches in Serie A this season and currently sit seventh in the table.

Their next fixture is at home against Venezia on Sunday, 22 November.

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