Italian club Juventus continues to explore opportunities to strengthen its attacking line during the current winter transfer window, closely monitoring forwards Lorenzo Lucca from Napoli and Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace, according to reports from the "Calcio Mercato" website.

These moves come after Dusan Vlahovic has been sidelined due to a long-term injury, while Jonathan David and Loïs Openda have been unable to provide the needed impact in the number 9 position. Coach Luciano Spalletti is placing a high priority on securing a new striker before the transfer window closes.

According to reports, a contract offer for Luka was presented to Juventus through his agent. The player is currently not a regular starter at Napoli, especially after Lukaku's return and Højlund's addition to the team, which could facilitate his transfer for 35 million euros.

In contrast, Juventus sent scouts to monitor Mateta's performance with Crystal Palace, after the club showed interest in him last summer but was deterred by the announced price, which reached 40 million euros. Reports indicate that the price may drop in the future to around 20-25 million euros due to the player's contract expiring in the summer of 2027, while the player himself is currently unwilling to renew.

Through these efforts, the Bianconeri aim to secure a physically strong central striker, as well as the possibility of bringing back Federico Chiesa, with the goal of strengthening the team's attacking options and compensating for Vlahović's absence, ensuring a balance between physical strength and technical skill.

The final decision for Juventus remains pending until a thorough evaluation of transfer opportunities is conducted over the coming weeks, while the club closely monitors developments in the transfer market to ensure the best options are selected.