Juventus coach Thiago Motta says he and the players are the ‘first ones to be unhappy’ with recent poor results but has no expectations regarding the transfer window: ‘We are on the same page.’ Juventus host Empoli at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday and will be looking to bounce back after two consecutive defeats against Napoli and Benfica.

Reports from France claim Juventus have contacted former Barcelona coach Xavi, although they don’t seem intent on sacking current manager Thiago Motta in the short term despite his side’s

Juventus is on course to finish the season outside the top four and without a trophy, which raises serious questions about the decision to appoint Thiago Motta as their manager.