Thiago Motta continues to dream of a reunion with his former Bologna star

Lewis Ferguson remains the focus of attention for Juventus as the Scottish midfielder continues to return to full fitness after a year of injury. The former Aberdeen star, who was a standout player at Bologna, saw the trajectory of his career change after rupturing his cruciate ligament, an injury that kept him out of action for almost a year. Back on the field, Ferguson begins to remind fans and scouts why he was so highly rated before his failure.

Thiago Motta, who now manages Juventus, previously managed Ferguson during his time at Bologna. The midfielder was an integral part of Motta’s system and it is no surprise that the Juventus manager is keen to reunite with him. Reports from Il Bianconero confirm Ferguson remains a target for the Bianconeri and Motta hopes the club will act in accordance with their long-standing interests.

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Juventus’ midfield situation adds even more intrigue to this potential move. Summer recruits Hefren Thuram, Teun Koopmeiners and Douglas Luiz were expected to strengthen the team’s midfield. Although Thuram has been performing consistently, Koopmeiners and Luiz are struggling to adapt to life at the Allianz Stadium, leaving room for speculation about further reinforcements. Juventus remain confident their new players will improve, but Ferguson’s familiarity with Motta’s tactical setup and his proven qualities at Bologna make him an attractive option.

Bologna’s reluctance to sell Ferguson last season had a lot to do with his injury, but if he proves his fitness and returns to fitness, it is likely that there will be renewed interest in him. Ferguson’s technical ability, work-rate and understanding of Motta’s style make him a natural fit for Juventus should they decide to make a move.

The coming months will be decisive for both Ferguson and Juventus. For Ferguson, staying fit and performing consistently will be the key to attracting serious offers. For Juventus, balancing the need for another midfield addition with the potential to improve their current squad will determine their choice. January transfer window strategy. Ferguson’s move could provide the Bianconeri with the perfect balance of familiarity and quality in a player looking to make an impact at the highest level.