Juventus are making moves to secure a new central playmaker, with Danish international Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg climbing to the top of the Bianconeri‘s transfer agenda for the upcoming January window.

According to a report from La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Old Lady is in desperate need of midfield reinforcement, and the 30-year-old is viewed as the ideal technical and charismatic leader to fill the void.

The Regista Search

Juventus’ search for a deep-lying playmaker (regista) has led CEO Damien Comolli to place Hojbjerg firmly in his sights. The report notes that the current technical leadership is focused on the Dane, who is described as a pivotal figure.

The article mentions that Hojbjerg, a “guiding man” for Roberto De Zerbi’s Marseille, is highly valued by his manager, who relies on him heavily as his team sits second in Ligue 1. While coach Luciano Spalletti (a figure who reportedly favors Hojbjerg’s profile) has confidence in Manuel Locatelli, it is an open secret that Locatelli is not the preferred regista type for the Italian coach.

Financial Constraints Pave Way for Opportunity

Despite the club’s midfield being described as “very short,” Juventus has publicly stated that major investments will be impossible in January. However, the report suggests a move for a player like Hojbjerg—potentially a loan or an intelligent deal—is still seen as a realistic possibility to strengthen the squad and maintain their Scudetto fight.