Swap speculation heats up as Juventus eye Gatti‑Ghilardi deal with Roma

Juventus have opened preliminary talks with Roma on a potential Gatti‑Ghilardi swap that would see the Turin club receive centre‑back Daniele Ghilardi from the capital while offering Serie A‑experienced defender Federico Gatti in return, as an early step in the defensive market.

Roma are actively shaping their outgoing transfer strategy, with defender Daniele Ghilardi among the names circulating. Ghilardi joined the capital after a spell at Hellas Verona, bringing Serie A experience to the Giallorossi.

The first defensive market moves are now surfacing between Roma and Turin, signalling a potential reshuffle of back‑line options for both clubs. Both sides appear keen to address defensive depth ahead of the new season.

According to Manà Sport, Juventus have carried out an exploratory survey of the Italian central defender, who remains under Roma’s ownership. The club’s scouting step aims to gauge the defender’s suitability for a possible transfer.

The Bianconeri’s approach is described as a useful first step to understand the Giallorossi’s position and the potential scope for negotiations. It reflects Juventus’ methodical preparation before committing to a formal offer.

Juventus’ interest in Ghilardi is reported as concrete, with Turin management targeting the former Hellas Verona player for a defensive reinforcement. The club sees him as a viable option to bolster its back line.

During the initial talks, Juventus have reportedly suggested including Federico Gatti in the deal as a technical counterpart. Gatti, already accustomed to Serie A, would provide Roma with an experienced defender in exchange.

This arrangement would allow Roma to sell Ghilardi while receiving a defender with greater Serie A experience, potentially balancing both squads’ needs. It offers a straightforward swap without involving additional cash.

Negotiations have not yet progressed to the core of the agreement, and the proposed swap remains at the exploratory stage. Juventus’ inquiry thus far represents only an initial expression of interest, with the Gatti option remaining a suggestion in early discussions.