Juve's post Chiellini plans: Koulibaly and Gabriel on the agenda

There is a space that needs filling at Juventus. After 17 seasons at the club, Girogio Chiellini will leave the club once this year's campaign reaches its conclusion. The centreback waved goodbye to the Juve fans on Monday during Juventus' final home game of the season. He left the pitch in the 17 minute to a standing ovation from all the supporters inside the Allianz Stadium. As a thanks for the gesture, the Italian went to the stands to show his appreciation to the fans.

Now, the Juve board are tasked with finding a suitable replacement for the Euro 2020 winner during this summer's transfer window. 'La Gazzetta dello Sport' reports of two names that fit the profile. 

The cited source informs that Kalidou Koulibaly, of Napoli, and Gabriel Magalhaes, of Arsenal are on Juve's agenda. It is worth noting that Koulibaly's current contract is due to expire in 2023 and that Barcelona are eyeing him up as a manageable option economically, to bolster their defense ahead of the 2022/23 season. 

The Gunners man is contracted until 2024 and is one of Mikel Arteta's most trusted players. Therefore, on face value, the Old Lady's task of signing one of the two players looks a tricky one.