Juventus weigh Kessie move and Tomori bid
Parma reject Juventus’ loan-with-obligation bid for Matteo Pellegrino. Juve, seeking a Vlahovic replacement after signing Jeff Ekhator, remain in talks as Parma want around €30m paid upfront or higher loan fee.
Ciro Immobile says Inter are favourites due to continuity and that Milan, Napoli and Juventus must ‘gear up’ to challenge. He also weighs Conte vs Mancini for Italy, calling both successful.
Juve eye Franck Kessie’s Serie A return. New sporting director Ricky Massara, who worked with him at Milan and has strong ties to his agent, could drive a deal after talks in January stalled.
Juventus’ 2026-27 away kit reportedly leaks in pale pink with black and white detailing.
Juve will move for Fikayo Tomori if they sell first, with Federico Gatti a possible exit. Tomori fits Luciano Spalletti’s defence needs, reviving a target Juve tracked in 2025.
Mario Balotelli tips Inter to stay top, backs Roma as surprise rivals, and reveals he almost joined Juve after Man City before choosing Milan. He praises Allegri and reflects on Italy’s struggles.
Everton and Bournemouth enquire about Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz after his Villa and Forest loans. Separate links: Hull target Eric Junior Dina Ebimbe, while Aston Villa scout Mexico winger Julian Quinones.
