Juventus are preparing a summer move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani, according to Italian reports, as part of a plan to secure two top-level strikers for next season. The Turin club's strategy hinges on qualifying for the Champions League, which is expected to free up the necessary budget for a significant investment in the attack, with a deal for a new centre-forward targeted for the early part of the window.
The French international is viewed as a primary target, with the club reportedly ready to pay a fee in the region of 30 million euros to bring him back to Serie A. Kolo Muani spent a season on loan at Tottenham last year, scoring five goals in 37 appearances, a spell described as underwhelming. However, Juventus believe the 27-year-old's prior positive experience in Italy with Torino and his desire to reboot his career make him an ideal candidate.
The potential acquisition is part of a broader offensive rebuild. The future of current striker Dusan Vlahovic remains a pivotal and parallel issue. Discussions over a new contract for Vlahovic are ongoing, with a decision expected at the end of the season. His father and agent, Milos, is exploring the possibility of reopening talks that had previously stalled due to the player's physical condition and certain financial demands. Juventus management insist their intention is to continue with Vlahovic, but his final performances of the campaign and fitness will be closely evaluated.
The club's pursuit of Kolo Muani is said to be advanced, with recent talks held with PSG. During those conversations, the French champions also offered striker Gonçalo Ramos, but Juventus's interest in the Portuguese is reported to be tepid compared to their focus on Kolo Muani. Several other clubs are also circling the player, with the belief that the project offering him the most central role will win his signature, an advantage Juventus hopes to leverage.
A more ambitious, but less likely, option is also on the radar. Agent Pini Zahavi has made contact with Juventus director Damien Comolli to signal Robert Lewandowski's availability. Any move for the Barcelona star, however, is considered dependent on final league placement and the resolution of Vlahovic's situation. The overarching plan is clear: to pair Vlahovic with a new, high-calibre striker, whether that be Kolo Muani, a surprise alternative, or, in a dream scenario, a star of Lewandowski's stature, with the club determined not to fail in this critical transfer mission.
