Juventus are entering the 2026/27 Serie A season in the middle of a significant squad overhaul, with key transfer business only now reaching its conclusion days before the opening fixture at Frosinone on August 23. The most dramatic development of the week was the collapse of the Zion Suzuki deal. What had appeared a done deal, with the Japanese goalkeeper set to join on loan via PSG, fell apart on August 13, forcing the club to redirect their search toward Tottenham's Guglielmo Vicario. The goalkeeper position remains unresolved, and that uncertainty is the sharpest concern heading into the new campaign.

On a more positive note, the signing of Colombian centre-back Jhon Lucumí from Bologna is now confirmed for around 20 million euros. Lucumí impressed at the World Cup and addresses a weakness Spalletti has repeatedly flagged in his defence, namely the ability to build from the back with composure. His arrival will reshape the defensive hierarchy around Gleison Bremer and Lloyd Kelly. Meanwhile, Douglas Luiz, whose future looked uncertain earlier in the summer, appears to have convinced Spalletti of his worth and is expected to remain at the club.

In attack, Dusan Vlahovic has departed after his contract expired, with Besiktas emerging as his likely destination. Arkadiusz Milik, back from a lengthy injury absence, showed encouraging signs in the 2-0 pre-season win over Palermo, while Joshua Zirkzee remains a transfer target to fill the striker void. Juventus go into their season opener with genuine squad depth questions still open.