After a difficult defeat to a superior Real Madrid in the Champions League final in Cardiff, even the best Juve was not enough to defeat the best Madrid. How can the Old Lady close the gap?

Where is Juve to strengthen? First of all in midfield because three players (Pjanic, Khedira and Marchisio) are not enough for two roles. They need at least one other person to make a leap in quality. Let the suggestions (Iniesta or Modric) fly along the lines leading to Tolisso. Lyon asks for 40 million (high?), but Juve is the only one that can take this type of hit. He can and play in three roles: from the pivot to the defense, from the pure center and wide role. He is complete and mature, ready, according to many French football observers, for the leap of quality.

But the most needed areas of a new breath are the lateral ones. The first name on Marotta's agenda concerns Bernardeschi. Juve is the company that offers the most money to Fiorentina and the player, but the Viola club makes him an unobtrusive objective. Much will depend on the will of the person who has so far refused to renew the contract of two and a half million EUR. Moreover, Juve has both Di Maria (PSG) and Douglas Costa (Bayern Munich). It is easier to get to the second due to the excellent relations between Juve and Rummenigge. The difference with Bernardeschi, more in perspective, is that the latter would have a more expansive international profile.

Moving to the outside backs, Allegri's will has always been to relaunch De Sciglio in a different city from Milan. The player has chosen Juve for a long time, but if they considers Lichtsteiner more trustworthy (to be dismissed serenely as it was for Evra), he is certainly not Alex Sandro. In fact De Sciglio can play both right and left. However, he will have to work long before he becomes a credible alternative to those who already exist.

New things also needed in defense. Whether it's Bonucci or not, Juve needs a big two way central defender. Some have named Marquinhos, central defender of the PSG, but it all depends on the new coach of the French club, as Emery is on his way out In any case, Barzagli and Chiellini are confirmed (though the latter is waiting for the extension of his contract). Benatia should become a starter with Bonucci's, if they are playing two centrally, because the  three man defense has never been completely achieved. Rugani is good but still some believe fragile.

Finally in the attack. Juve has a liking for Schick, but are unsure whether to bring him in immediately or stay another year at Sampdoria. Confirmed are Higuain, Dybala and Mandzukic (recent renewal). Keita remains in place with Lazio in 2018, and Lotito would want 20 million EUR for the player who, given the conditions, are considered excessive. But at 22 years old and with 16 goals in the last Serie A championship, Keita is not a gamble. He is a security and a stimulus for the entire front line.