Andrea Pirlo’s expected appointment as Italy head coach faces delays due to his association with Russian betting firm Fonbet, while Luciano Spalletti eyes reinforcements.
Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti is reportedly frustrated with the club’s slow transfer activity and expects five more signings before the Serie A season begins in one month.
Kenan Yildiz has resumed training at Juventus after managing a knee issue, but Jeff Ekhator will undergo scans following a thigh problem sustained against Basel.
Jeff Ekhator suffered a muscle injury during Juventus’s goalless pre-season draw with Basel, prompting Italian media to urge the club to accelerate their search for a new centre-forward.
Juventus have asked about Parma forward Mateo Pellegrino, though Randal Kolo Muani stays the club’s primary attacking target this summer as they explore multiple striking options.
Juventus have signed Italy U21 striker Jeff Ekhator from Genoa in a deal worth €18 million. The transfer sees David Puzcka move to Genoa as part of separate arrangements.
Olympique Lyonnais hope to sign Canadian striker Jonathan David this window. The French club believe Randal Kolo Muani’s transfer to Juventus could help them secure the deal.
Juventus have held fresh discussions with French striker Randal Kolo Muani about a return to Turin, with the player reportedly keen on a Serie A comeback after a difficult spell in England.
Paris Saint-Germain have fixed a €30 million price tag for striker Randal Kolo Muani amid strong interest from Juventus, while Portuguese forward Gonçalo Ramos also faces an uncertain future in the French capital.