Juventus weigh loans for Holm and Kolo Muani amid defensive interest in Rugani
Juve land 19-year-old Bayern attacker Adin Licina on a cut-price deal, with Bayern retaining sell-on and first-refusal rights. The left-footed Germany U19 is set to join Next Gen initially.
Fiorentina director Fabio Paratici targets Daniele Rugani on loan with obligation. Juve weigh risks amid injuries and fatigue at centre-back, with Kalulu and Kelly stretched and Gatti only just back.
Juventus enquire about Galatasaray striker Mauro Icardi, with talks dependent on the Turkish club president’s stance. Turin are ready to accelerate if an opening emerges for a January deal.
Juve push to re-sign Randal Kolo Muani on loan from PSG, but need Spurs’ consent. Spalletti prefers a ‘battering ram’ No 9, yet would welcome goals cover with Vlahovic injured.
Spalletti demands a ‘combative’ display at Parma after a drab draw, urges more risk-taking, praises Osimhen and Icardi, and says transfers are up to the club as fixtures pile up.
Juventus make a formal approach for Karim Benzema from Al-Ittihad. The 38-year-old wants a European return after refusing to play for Al-Ittihad, with France his preferred destination.
Nice’s Jérémie Boga, 29, will undergo a medical before joining Juventus on loan with a €5m option to buy. The Ivorian winger returns to Serie A after 102 Sassuolo games, 18 goals and 9 assists.
Juve and Bologna advance a loan swap: Emil Holm to Turin, João Mário to the Rossoblù, both with options to buy. Holm set to bolster Spalletti’s flank if final details are agreed before deadline.
