5 players who may join Juventus this summer

For a moment, Juventus looked as if they had lost grip on the Serie A title. Napoli put up a strong challenge for the title and are currently just four points behind the leaders. That must have given Allegri and his team a timely reminder that they have to improve the depth of the squad this summer.

For the upcoming transfer window, many players across the different leagues have been linked to a move to Turin. Juventus will only want the best of the best and players who have been proven to exert a strong influence in games. It will also be wise for the Italian side to invest in some young talents as senior players look to retire too.

With the available funds, spending heavily this summer looks extremely possible. This will aid Juventus in strengthening their grip on the domestic title. At the same time, for the team who has struggled to win the prestigious Champions League, the transfer window will be the time to sign players who can give Juventus an additional competitive edge.

Here are five players who may join the Old Lady in the next few months.

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#5 Alvaro Morata (Chelsea)

Morata failed to meet Chelsea's standards this season

The Spanish footballer played for Juventus from 2014 to 2016, scoring 15 times in 63 games. Under Antonio Conte, at Chelsea, Morata has failed to impress Chelsea fans for the majority of the season.

He was expected to score on a weekly basis, but Morata hasn't able to justify the hype. He has scored 11 goals in 40 games but Morata experienced multiple goal droughts throughout the season which led to the frustration of Chelsea's manager.

The Serie A team is keen to bring Morata back after his horror season in Premier League, as he has struggled to adapt to the pace and physicality of playing in England. As such, choosing to leave Chelsea in order to return to Italy is a possible option for the Spaniard.

Juventus forward Mario Mandzukic is expected to leave at the end of the season and the Serie A leaders will be keen to quickly get a reliable forward to replace him. Morata fits the bill and could thrive in Turin.

#4 Mousa Dembele (Tottenham)

Dembele has made 35 appearances in all competitions this season

Under Mauricio Pochettino, Mousa Dembele has excelled in the role of a central midfielder. Influential displays against Arsenal in the North London Derby and other key matches has raised his value. Defensively strong, Dembele has a tackling success of 81% for the few seasons he has been playing in Premier League. But the Tottenham star is entering the final year of his contract.

Dembele does not lack suitors and understandably, Juventus is one of the clubs keen to sign him. During Tottenham's Champions League match against the Old Lady, Dembele showcased his ability to lead his side to an amazing comeback.

He can effectively impact the pace and rhythm of the match, and although Dembele may not be the player who scores on a regular basis, the midfielder is one of the best when it comes to dribbling the ball.

#3 Emre Can (Liverpool)

Emre Can is set to miss the remainder of the season due to an injury

This week, Jurgen Klopp announced that Emre Can had played his last game for the Reds because the German would be missing the rest of the season due to an injury. There has been plenty of speculation that the midfielder would be leaving the Premier League side this summer, ahead of a possible move to Turin.

Juventus have reportedly chased after Can's signature, as his decision with regards to his future after his contract ends with Liverpool this summer. The Italian side has shown their fondness for Can over a couple of seasons and is currently leading the race to get his signature.

The German has a passing accuracy of 86%, one of the highest in Liverpool. What Juventus can benefit from this likely transfer is Can's versatility and his ability to play in multiple positions in midfield.

He has established himself as one of the best midfielders available in the Premier League and adapted well to the League.

#2 Anthony Martial (Manchester United)

Martial has not been in action since playing against Brighton

Anthony Martial has struggled to earn Jose Mourinho's trust despite impressive performances whenever he has been given the opportunity. This season, the Frenchman has rarely played the full 90 minutes in Premier League and has often been substituted halfway through the match.

Mourinho is expected to bring in more new changes to Old Trafford which could potentially threaten Martial's playing time. In order to play on a regular basis and at a high level, joining Juventus is something that Martial should consider. This season, the Manchester United wideman created 28 goal-scoring chances in 26 appearances and has a shot accuracy of 64% according to Squawka.

The youngster has been linked with a move away from the Red Devils with Italy looking to be a possible destination. Reports in France have suggested that the French international rejected a new contract with Manchester United as he would like to assess his options in the summer.

#1 Lorenzo Pellegrini (Roma)

The midfielder played a vital role in Roma's victory against Barcelona at home

The 21-year-old Italian midfielder has played 31 times for Roma this season and is considered one of the brightest prospects in Italian football.

Juventus will have to put in a big bid to buy Pellegrini from their league rivals, Roma. However, the Italian giants are said to be ready to activate his release clause in order to see him play in Turin next season.

In the January transfer window, Juventus made a bid for the youngster only to have their offer rejected by Roma. In the upcoming window, it will not be a surprise if Juventus once again tries to get the talented midfielder.

The best thing about Pellegrini is his ability to play with both feet, and his excellent ball control which can help his team keep possession. His ability to make long accurate passes to his team-mates has made him a highly valued talent in Italy. Pellegrini's average pass length stands at 17m this season and he passes with 84%, according to Squawka.