Last summer, Juventus's investment in the transfer market was proven to be a complete failure. However, the persistent Marotta has already started planning for this summer's transfers. Unlike before when he bought players from mid-to-small clubs (Pepe from Udinese, Martinez from Catania, and Rinaudo from Napoli), Marotta is preparing to change strategies, positioning himself correctly, and considering solutions from AC Milan and Inter Milan.
However, Juventus may face a new competitor - Roma. Montella is destined to only be an interim solution; next season, once Ancelotti leaves Chelsea, his desire to return and coach Roma is very likely. And during his current tenure at AC Milan, Ancelotti once said: "One day I hope to sit on Roma's bench." In his playing career, AC Milan and Roma were two significant phases for Ancelotti, and he has strong feelings for both teams.
For Juventus, they are still continuing down the path of their "Italian national team player policy." Pirlo will still be part of the 2012 Euro plans, and despite Santon's recent poor form, if he can transfer to Juventus and secure a starting position, he will still be a key candidate for Prandelli. Juventus's "Italian international corps" will continue to grow stronger.
Juventus's desire for Pirlo is an open secret. His contract with AC Milan expires this year, and renewal talks have not begun. Marotta has publicly expressed interest in the 32-year-old midfield master. Regarding Pirlo's current situation, Pedullà, the editor-in-chief of TuttoMercatoWeb, revealed: "Previously, all talk about agreements between Juventus and Pirlo were just rumors. The situation is now becoming clearer. Juventus wants to take a step forward and arrange a meeting, but Pirlo, through his agent, informed Juventus that he wishes to wait a bit longer. March is expected to be a decisive month, and Juventus will find out whether Pirlo will renew his contract with AC Milan. Even without renewal, they will face fierce competition, so Juventus is eager to negotiate with Pirlo. We will soon know the progress."
Another target of Marotta's is Inter Milan's Santon. He believes that Santon can completely solve Juventus's left-back problem. Currently, Santon is on loan to Cesena, and due to Nagatomo's arrival, for Inter Milan, Santon is not an indispensable asset. La Gazzetta dello Sport revealed that actually, during the winter transfer window, Juventus wanted Santon, but Inter Milan then requested an exchange involving Marchisio, which led to nothing. During the summer transfer window, Marotta hopes to use Sissoko as a bargaining chip.
And if Ancelotti goes to Roma, Italian media predicts that his favorite player, Pirlo, if his contract expires at that time, will be one of his main targets. Pirlo's rise was inseparable from Ancelotti's position assignment. For Juventus, this will be a significant competitor.