Juventus finalizing €33m Sarr deal with Tottenham, also tracking Bakola
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Juventus are close to completing a €33 million move for Tottenham midfielder Pape Matar Sarr, and are also pursuing young talent Bakola.
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Attributed to original sourceJuventus are not only working on the final details for Pape Mata Sarr from Tottenham Hotspur, on loan with option to buy for a total €33m, but also reportedly asked Sassuolo for Darryl Bakola.
The Bianconeri need reinforcements in the final hours of the transfer window, especially if losing both Kenan Yildiz and Khephren Thuram to long-term injuries.
Negotiations were already at an advanced stage yesterday for Sarr , who Spurs coach Roberto De Zerbi publicly confirmed had asked to leave the club.
Juventus waiting for Sarr to fly out LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 08: Pape Sarr of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates there team’s second goal scored by teammate Richarlison (not pictured) during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 08, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) They are now said to be down to the details, in what should be a paid loan at €3m with option to buy for a further €30m, potentially becoming an obligation if certain difficult to achieve conditions are met.
The midfielder has already agreed personal terms with Juventus and is pushing to get the transfer through.
Darryl Bakola joins Sassuolo from Olympique Marseille Meanwhile, Belgian transfer pundit Sacha Tavolieri claims that the Bianconeri have also approached Sassuolo to ask for Bakola.
The midfielder won’t celebrate his 19 th birthday until November and only came to Sassuolo in February 2026 for €10m plus €2m add-ons from Olympique Marseille.
BERGAMO, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Darryl Bakola of US Sassuolo competes for the ball with Mario Pasalic of Atalanta BC during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and US Sassuolo at Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia on August 23, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Notably, that deal was negotiated by Giovanni Carnevali , who left Sassuolo in the summer to take over the Juventus transfer strategy.
He can now discuss the situation with his old club and try to get a good deal for the French talent.
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What happened
Juventus are putting the finishing touches on a €33m agreement with Tottenham Hotspur for Pape Matar Sarr, the Senegalese midfielder who has struggled for regular minutes in North London. The deal is described as being in its final stages, with the clubs working out the remaining details. Separately, Juventus are also monitoring Bakola, a highly regarded young player, suggesting the club is planning a broader midfield refresh this summer. Sarr's arrival would give Juventus another dynamic option in central areas, while a potential Bakola signing would point to long-term squad building.
Chance analysis
Juventus are moving decisively in the market, with the Sarr deal pointing to a clear need for fresh legs and energy in midfield after a season where their engine room looked short of ideas. Bringing in a player of Sarr's profile — physical, press-resistant, and still with resale value at 23 — is the kind of calculated move that has defined their recent transfer strategy. The simultaneous interest in Bakola suggests Juventus are not just patching holes but layering talent, balancing immediate contributors with future upside. For Tottenham, the sale represents pure profit on a squad player who never established himself, freeing up wages and a squad spot for their own recruitment drive.
Juventus add midfield quality and depth with Sarr, while Tottenham recoup funds and free a squad spot for their own rebuild.