Price gap threatens Kolo Muani deal
Juventus face mounting difficulty in their pursuit of Randal Kolo Muani after Paris Saint-Germain increased their demands to €55 million. The Serie A side’s most recent proposal for the France international striker fell short at €35 million, creating a €20 million chasm that currently blocks any progress toward a deal that once looked promising.
The Bianconeri had identified Kolo Muani as a priority target to bolster their attacking options following an underwhelming spell for the player in the French capital. However, PSG’s firm stance on valuation suggests the Ligue 1 giants are under no pressure to sell, forcing the Turin hierarchy to reconsider their strategy and accelerate alternative plans before the window closes.
Pellegrino emerges as concrete alternative
Amid the stalled negotiations, Juventus have reportedly asked Parma to “book” Mateo Pellegrino, effectively placing a temporary hold on the Argentine centre-forward while primary talks continue. The 22-year-old, valued at €30 million, offers a different profile and could join initially on loan with an obligatory purchase clause, providing useful financial flexibility.
The club have set a strict ten-day window to resolve the Kolo Muani situation. This timeline coincides with the scheduled arrival of Pellegrino’s representatives in Italy, creating a natural decision point for all parties. Should the valuation gap with PSG remain unbridgeable by then, Juventus will shift their full attention to securing the Parma striker’s signature.
The move to secure first option on Pellegrino demonstrates Juventus’s growing concern that the Kolo Muani transfer may prove impossible to complete at an acceptable price. By blocking rival approaches for the Parma forward now, the Bianconeri ensure they will not be left without alternatives should negotiations with the French club collapse entirely.
Spalletti’s striker requirements
Manager Luciano Spalletti has explicitly demanded two new attacking additions this summer, heightening the pressure on the recruitment team to deliver promptly before pre-season preparations intensify. The Italy coach has specifically ruled out moves for Lois Openda and Jonathan David, removing two prominent names from consideration despite previous speculation linking both forwards with a move to Turin.
Alexander Sorloth remains under active consideration as the club work through their revised shortlist. The Norwegian forward represents another viable candidate as Juventus attempt to satisfy Spalletti’s requirement for significant reinforcements. The concurrent pursuit of multiple targets reflects the club’s determination to avoid entering the new campaign with insufficient firepower up front.