Juventus accept UEFA fine, move for Ekhator and see Svilar bid rejected
Juventus bid €15m plus €3m for Bologna’s Jhon Lucumí, below his €28m clause active until 15 July. Interest cooled in striker Santiago Castro at €40m, while other Bologna stars attract bids.
Roma reject Juventus’ €42m plus €8m bonuses bid for Mile Svilar, unwilling to strengthen a rival. Roma see the keeper as central to their Champions League project despite FFP pressures.
Genoa’s 19-year-old Jeff Ekhator undergoes a Juventus medical before a permanent move, with Next Gen’s David Puczka set to join Genoa. Deal to be announced after final tests and signing.
Juventus accept a three-year UEFA settlement for breaking the football earnings rule. They face a €20m fine, with €14m conditional, and possible UEFA squad restrictions if targets are missed.
PSG reject Juventus’s €33m loan-plus-obligation bid for Randal Kolo Muani, hold out for €40m. Juve still confident of a €36-37m deal, with conditional obligation. Kolo Muani wants Turin and is ready to cut wages.
Juventus reopen talks for Lecce centre-back Tiago Gabriel, valued at €35-40m, but goalkeeper and striker remain priorities. Milan, Inter and Bournemouth also track the 21-year-old.
