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Alexander Sorloth is back on the agenda of Juventus Turin, which has reactivated its interest in the 30-year-old forward from Atletico Madrid in this transfer window. Luciano Spalletti wants to add another '9' and the operation for the Norwegian has handled figures close to €30-35 million over the summer.
The move comes as Sorloth continues to recover from a muscle strain that has prevented him from participating in the first two rounds of LaLiga. The physical issue arose during preseason, forcing the attacker to undergo a roughly three-week recovery period.
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Alexander Sorloth returns as a priority for Juventus Turin
Juventus Turin had already started negotiations for Alexander Sorloth in June. At that time, the name of Nico Gonzalez also came up in the discussions between both clubs, although the negotiations for the forward and the Argentine winger were considered separate operations.
The situation has resurfaced because Luciano Spalletti is seeking a forward to enhance his squad's finishing ability. Doubts about the performance of Randal Kolo Muani, coupled with the departure of Dusan Vlahovic, have led the Italian sporting director to reconsider the Norwegian's name.
Sorloth was already among Spalletti's preferred forwards at the start of the summer. In those talks, the financial reference from Atletico Madrid was around €35 million, while Juventus needed to free up offensive space before moving forward.
Atletico Madrid also seeks a forward
The main obstacle for the operation now lies in Madrid. Atletico Madrid has various avenues open to strengthen its attack and has inquired about Jonathan David, the Juventus forward who scored 8 goals in 46 matches during his first season in Italy.
The Canadian is not the only possibility. The Madrid club also has Nicolas Jackson in its plans while monitoring the situation of Julian Alvarez. This uncertainty makes it more challenging to part ways with Sorloth without a guaranteed replacement at this point in the transfer market.
Moreover, the Norwegian has attracted interest from other markets. Fenerbahçe intensified its efforts in August, and Sorloth is familiar with Turkish football from his time at Trabzonspor, where he netted 33 goals and 10 assists in 49 matches during the 2019-20 season.

Zirkzee and Mateta, alternatives for Juventus
Juventus is not focusing all its planning on a single operation. Joshua Zirkzee, currently at Manchester United, is among the alternatives considered by the sporting director, while Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace is another option to reinforce the center-forward position.
The decision will also depend on the conditions set by Atletico. The Madrid club is more inclined towards a permanent sale rather than a loan, and the need to maintain attacking options increases while other market movements are ongoing.
The upcoming days will determine whether Juventus Turin turns its renewed interest into a formal offer for Alexander Sorloth. The forward's physical recovery, the resolution of Julian Alvarez's future, and the arrival of another attacker at Atletico will be the factors that could unlock an operation that was previously discussed for around €35 million this same summer.
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