Juventus are actively exploring a move for Lucas Chevalier, the PSG goalkeeper, just 12 months after the French stopper completed his €40 million transfer from Lille. The Turin club's pursuit reflects growing frustration with current options and intensifies the battle for elite shot-stoppers in Europe's transfer market this summer.
The 24-year-old still has four years remaining on his Paris contract through 2030, meaning any deal would require a substantial outlay from the Italian giants. Chevalier arrived at PSG as a future number one prospect but has struggled to justify that billing. Over the course of the season, he gradually surrendered his starting position to Russian international Matvey Safonov, a blow to his development at one of world football's richest clubs. An ill-timed injury before the World Cup further derailed his campaign, sidelining him for several weeks and preventing him from competing in the tournament entirely.
Competition for Goalkeeper Targets Heats Up
Juventus's goalkeeper hunt extends well beyond Chevalier. The club remains in pursuit of Emiliano Martinez and Guglielmo Vicario, though neither target has proved straightforward for sporting director Frederic Massara. A curious dynamic complicates matters further: both Juventus and PSG are simultaneously tracking Zion Suzuki, the Japanese international from Parma who has impressed in Serie A. If PSG successfully secures Suzuki, the path for Chevalier's exit to Turin could open, though the competition for Parma's keeper remains unpredictable and could reshape the entire transfer chain.
Broader Juventus Transfer Activity
The goalkeeping overhaul represents just one strand of Juventus's summer reconstruction. New football director Ricky Massara is pushing for Joshua Zirkzee, the Manchester United forward, on loan, having previously pursued the Dutch striker during his Roma days. Zirkzee has languished in England with just 19 Premier League starts from 68 appearances. Additionally, CEO Giovanni Carnevali is negotiating a deal for PSG's Randal Kolo Muani, though the clubs remain roughly €10 million apart on valuation, with Juventus offering €40 million against PSG's higher demands.
The goalkeeper position remains Juventus's immediate priority as they rebuild their squad for next season. How the Suzuki domino falls could determine whether Chevalier becomes available and whether Massara can finally secure his long-term solution between the posts.
