Juventus Transfer Market: Double Signing in the Works to Address the Striker Shortage

Juventus finds itself facing a paradox: having to rebuild its entire offensive unit just as the season is about to begin. This is a real emergency for head coach Luciano Spalletti, who, just a few days before the second summer friendly—against Standard Liège—has only one striker available: Lois Openda.

The Bianconeri coach will, in fact, have to do without Jeff Ekhator for the remainder of summer training, as he was injured during the match against Basel. Medical tests revealed a minor hamstring injury, which will sideline him for at least four weeks, if not longer. This is a major blow for the Old Lady, especially since Ekhator was one of the players Spalletti was counting on most to revitalize an attack that was often lacking last season.

A new striker alone is no longer enough, and it is in this context that the front office is moving to secure a two-player deal: Juventus already has a draft agreement with Mateo Pellegrino’s representatives, a five-year deal worth 2 million per season that should be finalized in the coming days, while according to reports in ‘La Gazzetta dello Sport,’ the club has reopened talks regarding Joshua Zirkzee, a player they were also interested in last year and whom Manchester United might be willing to sell if a substantial offer comes in.

Meanwhile, talks with PSG regarding Randal Kolo Muani continue in the background, although the immediate asking price of 35 million plus bonuses and the inclusion of a percentage clause on a future resale continue to fail to convince the Bianconeri, especially in light of the Frenchman’s lackluster season at Tottenham—he wasn’t even called up for the 2026 World Cup.