Juventus could swap Joao Mario for Bologna’s Emil Holm

Juventus and Bologna are reportedly contemplating swapping the companies of their two right-backs, Joao Mario and Emil Holm.

The Portuguese worldwide joined the Bianconeri final summer season in an oblique change for Alberto Costa, who signed for Porto. However whereas the latter has established himself as a key participant for the Dragao, Mario has been a significant letdown in Turin, struggling to achieve any taking part in time.

Due to this fact, Juventus stay on excessive alert within the ultimate few days of the January switch session. If an appropriate profile is accessible, they’ll be trying to pounce on the chance to signal him.

Holm to Juventus, Joao Mario to Bologna?

In keeping with Il Corriere di Bologna (by way of TuttoJuve), Holm and Mario may swap golf equipment within the coming days, with the 2 golf equipment pondering an change of loans.

Holm is a 25-year-old right-back who has been plying his commerce in Serie A since becoming a member of Spezia in 2021.

As a consequence of his hardworking ethics and never-say-die perspective, the full-back has been likened to former Juventus star Stephan Lichtsteiner, who was an instrumental participant for the Bianconeri throughout Antonio Conte’s reign and Max Allegri’s first stint.

The Swede has been linked with a transfer to Juventus up to now, however he signed for Atalanta in 2023, earlier than becoming a member of Bologna a yr later. This season, he made 19 appearances throughout all competitions, contributing with a purpose and 5 assists.

Holm additionally wished at Napoli & Wolves

Not like Mario, who’s already an afterthought at Juventus, Holm is a part of Vincenzo Italiano’s plans. Nevertheless, Nadir Zortea is now thought-about Bologna’s first alternative right-back, whereas the skilled Lorenzo Di Silvestri nonetheless receives occasional alternatives.

Nevertheless, Juventus are going through stern competitors for the Swedish worldwide, as Napoli are protecting shut tabs on the participant, and the identical goes for Premier League strugglers Wolves.

Due to this fact, it stays to be seen if there be concrete developments on this monitor within the coming hours.