Juventus Striker Search Intensifies: Vlahovic, Kolo Muani Key

Juventus is prioritizing the acquisition of a new center-forward early in their transfer window. Initial pursuit of Alexander Sorloth has reportedly slowed, with the club now concentrating efforts on Dusan Vlahovic and Randal Kolo Muani.

Regarding Dusan Vlahovic, Juventus is hesitant to significantly increase their offer but might adjust bonus structures, contract length, or include a low release clause. The lack of strong bids from other major clubs for the Serbian striker could favor Juventus. However, Besiktas is reportedly making substantial financial offers.

Randal Kolo Muani is a preferred choice among Juventus decision-makers, but his transfer fee is substantial, with PSG requesting approximately €35-40 million. Juventus aims to negotiate better terms, possibly through a loan with a mandatory purchase option. Atletico Madrid's valuation for Sorloth is around €30 million, though their willingness to sell is contingent on Jonathan David's potential departure.

As secondary options, Juventus is also evaluating Omar Marmoush and Ricardo Pepi, who respectively had stints at Manchester City and a successful season with 19 goals at PSV. The club's success in securing either Vlahovic or Kolo Muani is crucial for their forward line strategy.