Juventus wait for Crystal Palace offer for Kelly and target Arsenal defender

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Juventus are waiting for a formal bid from Crystal Palace for Lloyd Kelly and are planning to replace the English centre-back with Arsenal’s Jakub Kiwior.

Juventus could change some members of their defensive department in the final weeks of the summer transfer window.

Juventus wait for Crystal Palace’s offer for Kelly

PARMA, ITALY – APRIL 23: Mateo Pellegrino of parma during the Serie A match between Parma and Juventus at Stadio Ennio Tardini on April 23, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

A report from the Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper claims that the Old Lady is aware of Crystal Palace’s interest in Kelly, but is still waiting for an official offer.

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Kelly was given regular playing time during the pre-season and he’s willing to stay at Juventus, but the Serie A giants are open to listening to offers for the ex-Newcastle defender, who only moved to Turin in January.

Savona has also attracted Premier League interest

ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JUNE 26: Nicolo Savona #37 of Juventus FC during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Juventus FC and Manchester City FC at Camping World Stadium on June 26, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Juventus could also receive Premier League offers for Nicolò Savona, a product of their academy, previously linked with Sunderland and Newcastle.

According to Gazzetta, Arsenal defender Kiwior is Juventus’ main target if Kelly leaves, but the ex-Spezia defender has attracted interest from other European clubs as well, especially Porto.

Source: Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper, August 23, 2025, page 22.