Two reasons why Xhaka’s Juventus move is unlikely

Granit Xhaka has been linked with a January move to Juventus , but the Swiss midfielder is happy at Sunderland , and the Bianconeri will be reluctant to make a big investment for a player who is well over 30, reports Alfredo Pedullà.

Juventus are monitoring the transfer market and might sign a central midfielder in the January window. Several players have been linked with a move to the Allianz Stadium, including Switzerland international Xhaka, but Football Italia’s transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà warns that the 33-year-old is an unlikely addition for the Bianconeri.

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 08: Granit Xhaka of Sunderland celebrates following the Premier League match between Sunderland and Arsenal at Stadium of Light on November 08, 2025 in Sunderland , England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

“Xhaka is happy at Sunderland , and I’m not sure Juventus can invest so much money in a player who is no longer young,” Pedullà said in his lates t YouTube video for Football Italia.

“Juventus will decide later on what to do. They must hire a new sporting director; there’s still a bit of confusion.”

Juventus have collected one win and two draws in Luciano Spalletti’s opening three games in charge. The Old Lady visits Fiorentina in the next Serie A round.

TURIN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 08: Head coach of Juventus FC Luciano Spalletti reacts during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Torino FC at on November 08, 2025 in Turin , Italy. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images)

Spalletti said after a 0-0 draw against Torino before the break that he’d consider changing Juventus’ system , and this is exactly what Pedullà expects from the Italian tactician going forward.

“I expect Spalletti to switch to a four-man defence, a 4-3-3 system,” he added.

“From now on, I expect to see Spalletti’s hands, earning many points and showing the coach’s identity.”