Kolo Muani talks underway, David could go to PSG
Juventus and PSG are in talks over a permanent deal for Randal Kolo Muani – and Jonathan David could go the other way to make it happen (1) (3).
Kolo Muani spent last season on loan in Turin and the club wants him back. PSG have set the asking price at €30 million (3). The sticking point is how to structure it. One option being explored: sending Jonathan David, who flopped after arriving on a one-year deal, to Paris as part of the package (1) (3).
David's time at Juve looks over either way. He's already being tipped for the exit door after a disappointing spell. PSG are in the market for a forward with Ousmane Dembele and Goncalo Ramos shouldering the load, so a swap could suit all sides.
Tottenham have also shown interest in Kolo Muani (1), but Juve's direct line to PSG gives them the edge. This one's moving.
Sorloth and Kim on the shopping list
Calciomercato reports that Luciano Spalletti has made Atletico Madrid's Alexander Sorloth his first-choice striker target for the summer window (4).
Sorloth offers a different profile to Dusan Vlahovic, whose contract extension remains stalled. Vlahovic has the same recurring issue holding up negotiations – no resolution in sight.
For the defense, Juve are also looking at Kim Min-jae. The Korean centre-back is on the radar, though prying him away from Bayern Munich would be a complicated operation – especially with Gleison Bremer attracting interest from Bayern in the opposite direction.
Scouts track 16-year-old Barça starlet at U17 Euros
Juventus scouts were in the stands at the UEFA European Under-17 Championship watching Barcelona's 16-year-old midfielder Ebrima Tunkara, according to reports (5).
They weren't alone. Manchester United and Manchester City also had scouts present. Tunkara is highly rated in Barcelona's academy and has been tipped as a breakout talent.
Hansi Flick has already integrated several Barça youngsters into the first team, so Juve face a battle to convince the teenager to leave. Still, the fact Juve are tracking him shows the club is thinking long-term despite the pressure to rebuild the senior squad now.
Fluminense ask about Arthur, Juve want a sale
Brazilian side Fluminense have enquired about Juventus-owned midfielder Arthur, currently on loan at Grêmio (2).
Juventus are not interested in another loan. Arthur's contract runs until 2027 and the priority is a permanent sale to get his wages off the books. Fluminense haven't tabled a formal bid yet, but the inquiry confirms there's a market for the 27-year-old back in Brazil.