Key Takeaways:
- Atletico Madrid rejected Juventus’ initial €22 million bid for Alexander Sorloth, seeking €40 million instead
- Juventus have contacted Arsenal for Gabriel Jesus and inquired about Nicolas Jackson, as the club assesses multiple striker options
- Personal terms with Sorloth have been agreed, offering €4 million per season until 2029, pending a decision before the World Cup
Juventus Ramp Up Attempts to Bolster Attack
Juventus are pressing ahead with their summer revamp up front, eyeing several high-profile targets as they seek to rebuild their attacking line following Dusan Vlahovic’s departure. The Turin club have accelerated negotiations for Alexander Sorloth, while also opening talks regarding Gabriel Jesus and Nicolas Jackson in their pursuit of new striker options.
Juventus have found a total agreement for Sorloth but now the parties must find an agreement over the transfer. Juventus values him at €25m, while Atletico want at least €30m for the striker. Progress underway for Juventus to lower the transfer fee slowly and get Spalletti the… pic.twitter.com/kyieYkMnt7
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Atletico Rebuke Opening Sorloth Bid
Atletico Madrid have turned down an opening Juventus offer of €22 million for Sorloth, holding out for €40 million. This valuation marks a considerable gap the two clubs will need to resolve for any deal to progress. Despite this setback, Juventus remain upbeat about a potential agreement. Manager Spalletti has held a direct conversation with Sorloth, while contract terms offering €4 million per season through to 2029, plus an additional year option, have already been settled with the Norwegian striker. Sorloth is reportedly set to offer further clarity on his future before the onset of the World Cup.
Exploring Alternatives: Jesus, Jackson, and Kolo Muani
Romeo Agresti of Il Bianconero, via CalcioMercato, reports that Juventus have sought information on Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus and Nicolas Jackson. The latter could contemplate leaving Bayern Munich due to Harry Kane’s established status as the principal striker in their formation. Both players present distinct transfer profiles and values compared to Sorloth and Kolo Muani; however, Juventus’ approach reflects a determination to exhaust all possibilities in the market. Kolo Muani, having returned to PSG following his Tottenham loan, is also on Juve’s radar, with his price expected to start at €40 million.
Market Urgency as Multiple Clubs Show Interest
Sorloth and Kolo Muani are reported to be the central priorities for the Bianconeri. Notably, Milan have also signalled an interest in Sorloth, which could intensify the competition for his signature and inject greater urgency into Juventus’ efforts. Further, with the potential departures of Openda and Jonathan David during this transfer window, Juventus may explore additional signings at centre-forward before the market closes.
