Yildiz nears new Juventus deal, January moves assessed
Juve plan a new bid for Kolo Muani after January talks with PSG, keep Mateta as alternative, and dream of Victor Osimhen despite wage limits. Vlahovic is increasingly expected to depart.
Arsenal hold an edge over Juventus for Sandro Tonali due to Newcastle’s €90-100m valuation and £150k-a-week wages, which exceed Juve’s budget and salary structure.
Juve push for Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi on a free, with Zeki Celik, Xaver Schlager and Bernardo Silva also eyed. Mauro Icardi no longer pursued. Senesi’s EU passport eases a move.
Sandro Sabatini says Juventus’ January adds Jeremie Boga and Emil Holm are depth options, not upgrades to the starting XI, arguing priority positions were left unaddressed.
Riccardo Trevisani hails Juve’s resurgence under Luciano Spalletti, noting improved spirit and form as they chase top four, Champions League progress and the Coppa Italia.
Kenan Yildiz only suffered fatigue and should travel for Atalanta-Juve in the Coppa Italia, likely from the bench. He is close to signing an improved contract extension.
Massimo Mauro lauds Spalletti’s impact, says Juve’s play is ‘a pleasure to watch’, backs a top-four finish, and notes the team thrived 4-1 at Parma even with Yildiz off at half-time.
Chelsea and Newcastle contact Juve for Dusan Vlahovic, who may leave when his deal expires in June unless he lowers high wages. Multiple clubs monitor the striker’s situation.
Juventus will integrate Jeremie Boga gradually after his loan from Nice, giving short cameos of around 15 minutes as he rebuilds fitness, with a permanent option included.
After Jean-Philippe Mateta’s Milan move stalled post-medical, his agents contacted Juventus about a switch, but Juve had not reignited talks themselves.
Simone Braglia claims Giorgio Chiellini drove Spalletti’s appointment and questions Juve’s decision-making after failing to land a top striker in January.
Kenan Yildiz is close to a new Juventus deal to 2030, with pay reportedly rising to about €6m a year as talks on final details near completion.
Juve shift to renewals, prioritising a new deal for Spalletti and extensions for Weston McKennie and Kenan Yildiz while planning a summer move for a leading striker.
