Spalletti demands a new forward from Juventus
The Italian coach is not fully satisfied with his attack and has requested a new striker for the month of January.
Folarin Balogun, a 25-year-old American forward, has become one of the targets of transfers for Juventus of Turin for the January 2027 transfer market. The AS Monaco attacker, valued between 40 and 50 million euros, is on the list of candidates to strengthen Luciano Spalletti's team, which is seeking solutions to its offensive problems this season.
The Italian club has yet to make a formal offer, but its sporting officials are closely monitoring the player's contractual situation, linked to the French club until June 2028. His potential departure during the winter is starting to gain traction.
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Folarin Balogun, one of Juventus of Turin's priorities
The Juventus of Turin needs to improve its offensive records after a season start marked by inconsistency. The team is in seventh place in Serie A, with 17 points after 10 matches, and has only scored 13 goals. Bidding for Balogun in the upcoming month of January.
The numbers explain why Luciano Spalletti feels it’s necessary to add another forward. Neither Randal Kolo Muani nor Nick Woltemade have managed to provide the expected consistency, although both remain part of the coach's offensive alternatives.
As noted by 'Calciomercato', in this context appears Folarin Balogun, a forward with different characteristics from the current attackers in the squad. His mobility, ability to attack spaces, and speed would provide new options to the Italian coach's system.
The American arrived at AS Monaco in 2023, coming from Arsenal, after scoring 21 goals during his loan at Stade de Reims. The French club paid around 40 million euros for his transfer.
Now, with a contract until 2028, Balogun could be involved in a new transfer. The relationship between the player and Monaco is facing difficulties, a circumstance that Juventus intends to exploit during the next winter market.
AS Monaco asks for up to 50 million for Balogun
The operation would not be easy from an economic standpoint. AS Monaco values Folarin Balogun between 40 and 50 million euros, an amount that would force Juventus to make a significant investment in January.
Last summer, Everton was close to closing a deal for him for a figure around 50 million, but the operation ended up falling through after the medical checks.
Another factor that may facilitate negotiations is Jorge Mendes, the forward's representative. The agent has relationships with the Italian sporting management and has already participated in operations related to Francisco Conceição.
There are alternatives if Balogun fails
Juventus is also not limiting its search to the American. Among the alternatives are Brian Brobbey from Sunderland, and Younes Ebnoutalib from Eintracht Frankfurt.
The situation of Antonio Raimondo, currently at Frosinone, has also been studied, though his ankle injury complicates an immediate transfer. Benjamin Sesko from Manchester United is among the names linked to the club, but his physical problems hinder any movement.
In the coming weeks, Juventus of Turin's sporting officials will continue evaluating these options before deciding whether to make an offer for Folarin Balogun. The stance of Monaco and the economic availability of Luciano Spalletti's team will be crucial for progress in January.
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