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Juventus could make an attempt to sign Rasmus Hojlund during the early June window to be more at ease in the position in the Club World Cup.

Juventus & Man Utd Intensify Talks for Star Striker

May 4, 2025 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus and Manchester United have reportedly opened talks over Rasmus Hojlund's return to Serie A. Negotiations are underway, with the Red Devils open to selling the former Atalanta striker two years after signing him.

Juventus will be in the market for a new elite striker in the summer, even though Dusan Vlahovic has resumed starting.

Juventus to Cast a Wide Net to Find a New Marksman

April 10, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, PSG, RB Leipzig, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus will be in the market for a new elite striker in the summer. Even though Dusan Vlahovic has resumed starting, there have been no advancements in his extension talks. The plan is to sell him in July after the Club World Cup.

Napoli missed out on Karim Adeyemi in January, as the player didn’t want to transfer midseason, but they have stayed in touch with his entourage.

Napoli to Try Again to Lure Borussia Dortmund Star

March 6, 2025 Enrico Passarella Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, Udinese

Napoli missed out on Karim Adeyemi in January, as the player didn’t want to transfer midseason, but they have stayed in touch with his entourage. They’ll make another attempt in the summer. The agreement with Borussia Dortmund was at a good point.

Napoli ultimately kept their powders dry in January despite cashing in €75M from the sale of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. It won’t be the case in the summer.

Napoli Set Aside Funds for a Grand Summer Window

February 7, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli ultimately kept their powders dry in January despite cashing in €75M from the sale of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. It won’t be the case in the summer, especially considering the return to the European stage. They anticipate selling Osimhen too.

Joshua Zirkzee was linked to a possible Serie A comeback in January and, while a couple of teams tried, things didn’t get too far.

Zirkzee Was Not Close to Returning to Italy in January

February 6, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Joshua Zirkzee was linked to a possible Serie A comeback in January and, while a couple of teams tried, things didn’t get too far in the negotiation with Manchester United. The Red Devils. were never keen on sending him out on an initial loan.

Dusan Vlahovic is unlikely to leave Juventus in the final days of the January window, but his summer departure seems already certain.

Juventus Begin Earmarking Strikers to Succeed Vlahovic

January 29, 2025 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Dusan Vlahovic is unlikely to leave Juventus in the final days of the January window, but his summer departure seems already certain. The parties are distant from agreeing to an extension. The Bianconeri won’t keep him with just one year on his deal.

Milan will go through a changing of the guard up front, as Alvaro Morata has sealed his Galatasaray switch, while Santiago Gimenez touched down in Italy.

Milan Hindered by Lack of Exits in Chase of New Weapons

January 20, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Fenerbahce, Feyenoord, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan want to reinforce their attack, but it’ll be hard to do without a sale. Marcus Rashford will no longer be an option once Kyle Walker signs on the dotted lines, which will happen soon. The Rossoneri have Joao Felix at the top of their wish list.

Juventus are poised to sign the striker they have been looking for in Randal Kolo Muani, who has chosen them among a few possible destinations.

Juventus Competing with Tottenham to Add PSG Outcast

January 10, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Manchester United, Premier League, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Juventus are making strides in their pursuit of Randal Kolo Muani, who currently tops their shortlist at the position, but they face competition from Tottenham, while other suitors could emerge later on. He could depart on an initial loan.

Juventus are starting to come to grips with the fact that they won’t be able to renew the contract of Dusan Vlahovic and will have to put him on sale.

Juventus and Vlahovic Might Be Heading Toward a Divorce

January 8, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juventus are starting to come to grips with the fact that they won’t be able to renew the contract of Dusan Vlahovic and will have to put him on sale next summer. The meetings with his agent Darko Ristic haven’t led to tangible progress.

Juventus continue to chase after Joshua Zirkzee, hoping Manchester United will decide to let him go out on loan in January.

Juventus Searching for an Opening in Zirkzee Pursuit

January 6, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Manchester United, Premier League, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus continue to chase after Joshua Zirkzee, hoping Manchester United will decide to let him go in January. Director Cristiano Giuntoli recently denied direct contacts with the Red Devils, but he’s been in touch with his agents.

Juventus haven’t been deterred by PSG asking for a lofty sum after their first approach for Randal Kolo Muani, as they covet him as much as Joshua Zirkzee.

Juventus Still After PSG and Manchester United Strikers

January 2, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Manchester United, Premier League, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Juventus haven’t been deterred by PSG asking for a lofty sum after their initial approach for Randal Kolo Muani, as they covet him as much as Joshua Zirkzee, who blossomed at Bologna under Thiago Motta. Tottenham have joined the race.

Atalanta are starting to consider adding a striker in January, as Mateo Retegui will be sidelined for a while and Gianluca Scamacca needs time.

Atalanta Eye Manchester United and Liverpool Misfits

December 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, everton, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Liverpool, Manchester City, Napoli, Premier League, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie B, Transfer Market

Atalanta are starting to consider adding a striker in January, as Mateo Retegui will be sidelined for a while and Gianluca Scamacca needs time to return from his ACL tear. Gian Piero Gasperini has other solutions but wouldn't mind a no.9.

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