Juventus still dreaming of Osimhen as Kolo Muani pursuit continues

Juventus are already planning a renewed push for Randal Kolo Muani after failing to secure the French forward during the January transfer window.

The Bianconeri made a late attempt to bring in the French striker, who was identified, including by coach Luciano Spalletti, as an ideal reinforcement in attack. However, the financial resources available in the winter market made a deal impossible.

There is some encouragement for Juve, though. Their recent approach helped rebuild relations with PSG, who were even open to a loan with an option to buy, as per IlBianconero.

The main obstacle came from Tottenham, but the Premier League club will no longer have a say over the player’s future from June, when Kolo Muani is due to return to Paris.

According to Tuttosport, Juventus will now have time to plan a third attempt for the Frenchman who would reportedly have been keen to move to Turin even this winter.

Jean-Philippe Mateta remains an alternative option. The striker recently saw a proposed switch to Milan collapse and is now considering knee surgery for a long-standing issue that dates back to 2019.

Then there is the dream scenario: Victor Osimhen. Juventus will soon face the former Napoli striker in a Champions League double-header against Galatasaray, where he currently earns around €16m net per season.

Any future move would require a major financial sacrifice from Osimhen.

Juventus are unlikely to offer wages higher than €6m per year, the level now reserved for their top earners such as Jonathan David and Kenan Yildiz, who is close to a renewal.

While these discussions are still at an early stage, they are part of the club’s long-term planning, a future in which Dusan Vlahovic is increasingly expected not to feature.