Carnevali warns over Kolo Muani, says Juventus 'don't need' Frattesi
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Sassuolo CEO Giovanni Carnevali commented on the transfer market, issuing a warning about Randal Kolo Muani and stating that Juventus don't need Davide Frattesi.
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Attributed to original sourceJuventus director Giovanni Carnevali warns Paris Saint-Germain ‘demands are too high’ for Randal Kolo Muani and they could look elsewhere, but they ‘do not need’ Davide Frattesi from Inter.
The Bianconeri have been negotiating with PSG practically since the moment he arrived on loan in January 2025, but never seem to reach a new agreement.
That loan cost €3.6m and was extended to cover the Club World Cup in July 2025, but then he was loaned out to Tottenham Hotspur and sent back to base this summer.
Talks continue to drag on for a new deal, but even Carnevali now admits the situation is not progressing fast enough.
Juventus ready to give up on Kolo Muani LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 04: Randal Kolo Muani of Tottenham in action during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 04, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) “The demands are too high, so either we reach an agreement, or we will turn to a different player,” confessed the Juventus chief on RAI GR Parlamento radio.
As Juve refuse to reach the €40m asking price, Paris Saint-Germain have begun talks for Kolo Muani with Aston Villa and Crystal Palace.
“The cost of players is growing constantly, with figures that are practically impossible, while Serie A club revenue cannot keep up with the likes of the Premier League,” continued Carnevali.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – DECEMBER 28: Giovanni Carnevali CEO of US Sassuolo during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and US Sassuolo Calcio at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) “We need to reduce costs and have an economic balance, which is difficult to achieve. There’s no point denying it, you can all see that our league is in a situation of stasis for the transfer market.”
A cheaper option within Serie A for the midfield would be Frattesi, who is on the market at Inter, but Carnevali insists Juventus can be ruled out of that race.
“Frattesi is an extraordinary lad who would do well at all big clubs, but we do not need a player of his characteristics.”
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What happened
Giovanni Carnevali, CEO of Serie A side Sassuolo, weighed in on two prominent transfer sagas involving Juventus. He issued a cautionary word regarding Randal Kolo Muani, who is currently on loan at Juventus from Paris Saint-Germain, suggesting the French striker carries risks. Additionally, Carnevali dismissed the idea of Juventus pursuing Inter midfielder Davide Frattesi, stating the Bianconeri don't need him. The comments add further context to Juventus's transfer planning as they look to reinforce their squad.
Chance analysis
Carnevali's intervention highlights two key dynamics in the Serie A transfer market. First, the Kolo Muani situation is fragile — Juventus are weighing whether to make the loan from PSG permanent, and Carnevali's warning suggests performance or financial concerns. Second, Frattesi to Juventus has been a persistent rumour, but a respected Italian football executive publicly pouring cold water on it signals the deal is unlikely. For Juventus, this reinforces a need to look at alternative forward and midfield options.
Juventus's transfer strategy likely needs to pivot away from Frattesi and reassess the viability of converting Kolo Muani's loan into a permanent deal.
Juventus's striker and midfield reinforcement plans remain unresolved; Kolo Muani's permanent move is uncertain and Frattesi is likely off the table.