Juventus has set its sights on Athletic Club goalkeeper Unai Simón as the club looks to bolster its squad during the current transfer window. Simón would represent a statement addition as the Athletic Club shot-stopper was Spain’s No.1 as they won the 2026 World Cup, claiming the Golden Glove after conceding just once across the tournament.
Reports suggest that Juventus is prepared to initiate discussions for the keeper in the coming hours, with a valuation estimated at approximately €25 million. The pursuit comes as a direct response to the team's ongoing search for a new goalkeeper, a priority that has intensified following the unconvincing pre-season displays by Michele Di Gregorio.
Simón is the latest in a series of goalkeepers linked with a move to Turin. The club previously considered several other options, including Zion Suzuki—who is currently bound for Paris Saint-Germain—as well as Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario and Freiburg’s Noah Atubolu.
Securing the services of the Athletic Club academy product remains a difficult challenge for the Italian giants. As a one-club man who recently signed a renewal without a release clause, prising Simón from Bilbao is expected to be an ambitious undertaking, even by the high standards of Juventus's active transfer strategy.
According to Tuttomercatoweb, citing Rai Sport, the Bianconeri are ready to test the water for the Athletic Club keeper in the coming hours, with his valuation put at around €25m.
