Juventus pushing to sign Ekhator, may send Next Gen talent to Genoa
Quick summary
Juventus are moving quickly to sign striker Ekhator, with a possible arrangement involving sending a Next Gen youth player to Genoa as part of the deal.
Full article
Attributed to original sourceA deal between Juventus and Genoa involving Italy U21 striker Jeff Ekhator appears to be moving quickly and updates on Tuesday morning claim that the Bianconeri are looking to include Next Gen versatile full-back David Puczka as part of the deal.
Juventus hope to close Ekhator deal by the end of the day According to reports from various outlets across Italy on Monday evening, Juventus are pushing to secure a surprise deal for Ekhator, whose current employers need to make a sale before the end of the month to help balance their books. This means that if a deal does go through, there is a chance it is settled before the end of the day.
According to updates from Gianluca Di Marzio on Tuesday, contact between the two clubs has continued through the morning. The two sides are discussing a package worth around €15m.
GENOA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 25: Jeff Ekhator of Genoa looks on during the Coppa Italia match between Genoa CFC and Empoli at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on September 25, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images) Juventus are also expected to include one of their own young talents to entice Genoa. The current suggestion is versatile full-back Puczka, who scored 10 goals from 51 league appearances for the Next Gen side in 2025-26.
If Puczka moves to Genoa as part of a deal for Ekhator, Juve are expected to keep hold of a buy-back option.
There are several other young Juventus players that could be offered to Genoa, including goalkeeper Giovannia Daffara, but he is also of interest to Parma according to the latest updates.
Source attribution: this article content is based on the linked publisher feed/source. Chance adds independent soccer context, impact analysis, entity links, and related news.
What happened
Juventus have accelerated their pursuit of young striker Ekhator and are working to finalize the transfer. The negotiation may include a technical counterpart, with Juventus considering sending a talent from their Next Gen squad to Genoa, Ekhator's current club. The move reflects Juventus' strategy of bolstering their attacking depth while also managing their youth development pathway. Details on the exact player to be offered and the fee structure are still emerging.
Chance analysis
Ekhator is a highly rated young striker at Genoa, and Juventus moving quickly suggests strong internal conviction about his potential. The inclusion of a Next Gen player in the deal indicates Juventus are leveraging their academy pipeline as a bargaining chip, which is characteristic of their recent transfer model. If completed, this would add depth to Juventus' forward line while potentially benefiting Genoa's squad planning.
If completed, Juventus gain an additional young attacking option while potentially losing a Next Gen prospect, and Genoa receive reinforcement through the exchanged talent.
Monitor Ekhator's transfer status and any linked Next Gen departures, as they may signal Juventus' attacking depth and Genoa squad changes.