Juve Set To Land Mellberg & Sissoko Immediately? Juventus could sign Olof Mellberg and Momo Sissoko during this month’s transfer window, according to

The Bianconeri are currently going through a crisis in defence as Giorgio Chiellini is sidelined for a month, Jonathan Zebina is out for another two weeks, while Jorge Andrade is still a long way from a return.


With Alessio Secco and the transfer directors hastily agreeing to send Domenico Criscito on loan to Genoa until the end of the season, Juve have embarrassingly few options in defence, particularly in the centre-back positions.


With this in mind it seems inconceivable that Juve will nor purchase a player in this role this month and the ‘Gazzetta’ says that Olof Mellberg could be this man.


The Aston Villa stopper is virtually certain to join the Old Lady in the summer on a free transfer, however the Italian-club may now try to push this deal forward immediately.


Juve are prepared to offer Villa €1m in compensation, although it remains to be seen if this will be accepted given the Swede’s likely importance to the team for the remainder of the campaign.


Another player who could arrive this month is Liverpool’s Momo Sissoko. Juve are reportedly back in pole position to sign the player and are prepared to offer in the region of €12m.


Juventus boss Claudio Ranieri is a huge admirer of Sissoko and regards him as being in the ‘world-class’ category bracket.