"Of course a central defender of major experience and quality is needed," said Cobolli Gigli. "But I do not want to say too much because we have director Alessio Secco working on the finances of this subject."

Asked about the potential return to Juve of Real Madrid defender Fabio Cannavaro, Cobolli Gigli added: "The return of the greats is always difficult. We are grateful for what he did for the club, but the new Juve is now looking to the future."