Juventus push Vlahovic renewal, weigh Ekhator move
Lazio are weighing a move for Arkadiusz Milik, who has returned from a 2024 injury. Juventus want to offload him, with a Sarri reunion possible if he proves fitness and form before summer.
Daniele De Rossi readies Genoa for Juventus, calling them ‘more chameleonic’. He plans proactive tactics, while Juve chase vital points to secure a top-four finish late in the season.
Juventus will face Inter in Perth on 8 Aug in a Derby d’Italia, then play Palermo on 11 Aug during their Australian tour. Inter and Milan also meet in Perth on 5 Aug.
Juventus and Como target Valladolid talent Chuki, a 21-year-old attacking midfielder with 7 goals and 8 assists in LaLiga 2, available on a free this summer amid interest from Stuttgart and RB Leipzig.
Dusan Vlahovic has told teammates he is close to renewing with Juventus, citing Luciano Spalletti’s trust. Juve push for a swift deal to keep their main striker and avoid a costly replacement search.
Manuel Locatelli is set to renew with Juventus until 2030, matching Weston McKennie’s €4m net salary. Talks also progress with Dusan Vlahovic, while Khephren Thuram’s extension is not advanced.
Juventus will intensify scouting of Genoa teenager Jeff Ekhator, eyeing a summer move before rivals act. He could sign, then develop on loan or in Next Gen, seen as a long-term Italy prospect.
Luciano Spalletti weighs Perin over Di Gregorio in goal, chooses between Khephren Thuram and Teun Koopmeiners beside Manuel Locatelli, and may start Jeremie Boga as a false 9 for Juventus vs Genoa.
