The Bianconeri are flying at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, partly thanks to Turkish talent Kenan Yildiz. The left winger has notched three goals in two games, and will be biting at the bit to tackle defending champions Manchester City next.
Yet City’s rivals Manchester United are firmly on the mind of the Juventus hierarchy. There’s been relentless speculation that the Turin titans will cheaply pick up some of the United outcasts as their head coach Ruben Amorim wants a clear out.
Juve manager Igor Tudor has overseen a dream debut at the cash-rich Club World Cup, albeit against weak opponents so far.
The club came close to acquiring United outcast Jadon Sancho last summer, and have renewed their interest.
Former sporting director Cristiano Guintoli wanted the 25-year-old, only for a possible deal to collapse when Fiorentina decided against signing Filip Kostic. Yet Kostic was eventually sent on loan to Turkish Super Lig side Fenerbahce.
Damien Comolli, the recently installed Juve general manager who came under the spotlight after responding to US president Donald Trump, has ordered an update from United about versatile Sancho.
Plenty of admirers
Other Italian giants and Turkish Super Lig heavyweights Galatasaray are also keen on signing the former Watford and Manchester City youth team standout, who can play on either wing and as a secondary striker.
United value the England ace at around €30 million (US$34.8m), around a third of the fee they paid to sign Borussia Dortmund in 2021.
This cut-price transfer fee has attracted AC Milan head coach Max Allegri, Napoli manager Antonio Conte and Galatasaray boss Mourinho.
Possible swap deal
Juventus are trying to offload attacking midfielder Douglas Luiz, a flop since joining last summer from Aston Villa, and striker Dusan Vlahovic. The club are prepared to explore a potential cash-swap deal for Sancho with either player, which could give them the edge over rival teams.
Although serial winner Mourinho, who failed to scoop a trophy for the Istanbul giants last term, could attract Sancho.
As Serie A champions Napoli, under ambitious Conte, have been busy scouring the Premier League for misfits to strengthen their squad and could be a more attractive proposition than Juventus.