Juventus resume Sorloth talks after Spalletti's outburst
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Juventus have re-opened negotiations to sign striker Alexander Sorloth following a public outburst from new coach Luciano Spalletti over the club's transfer activity.
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Attributed to original sourceLa Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Juventus have resumed talks with Atletico Madrid over Alexander Sorloth after Luciano Spalletti’s criticism of Randal Kolo Muani.
Juventus are still working to add a new centre-forward to their team, and according to Gazzetta, they have resumed talks for Atletico Madrid’s Sorloth in recent hours.
Juventus resume Sorloth talks with Atletico Madrid FROSINONE, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Randal Kolo Muani of FC Juventus looks dejected during the Serie A match between Frosinone Calcio and Juventus at Stadio Benito Stirpe on August 23, 2026 in Frosinone, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Bellini/Getty Images) The Old Lady’s move comes after Spalletti’s strong remarks on Kolo Muani, the most expensive Juventus signing this summer, who returned to Turin from PSG on a permanent €38m deal plus €12m add-ons.
Although Spalletti had been pushing for the purchase of Kolo Muani for several months, he is now targeting another attacking reinforcement, ideally a classic centre-forward.
MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 29: Alexander Sorloth of Atletico de Madrid celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Oviedo at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on November 29, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images) As Football Italia has already highlighted , this means the Italian tactician prefers Sorloth to Manchester United’s Josha Zirkzee, so Juventus have resumed talks with the Colchoneros in recent hours.
The two parties have once again discussed a potential swap deal involving Nico Gonzalez, who spent the 2025-26 season on loan at Atletico Madrid and wants to return there before the end of the transfer window on September 1.
Juventus and Atletico Madrid already discussed this deal in June, before Giovanni Carnevali was appointed the Old Lady’s new CEO and Damien Comolli departed.
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What happened
Juventus are reigniting their pursuit of Alexander Sorloth, the Norwegian striker currently at Villarreal, after head coach Luciano Spalletti voiced frustration over the club's slow transfer dealings. Spalletti, appointed ahead of the new season, reportedly made it clear he expects more attacking reinforcements, accelerating Juventus' efforts to land Sorloth. The Italian giants had been in earlier discussions for the forward, who impressed in La Liga last season. Talks are expected to progress quickly as Juventus look to satisfy their new coach's demands and strengthen their frontline.
Chance analysis
Juventus' renewed push for Alexander Sorloth underscores the pressure building around their summer rebuild under new boss Luciano Spalletti. A coach publicly airing frustration over squad planning is rarely a good sign for internal harmony, but it also signals that Juventus have a clear, experienced voice demanding signings be made. Sorloth would bring proven Serie A pedigree and physicality up front, qualities Juventus have lacked. If completed, this signing would be a direct response to Spalletti's demands and could reshape their attacking outlook for the season ahead.
A completed Sorloth deal would significantly strengthen Juventus' attack and signal the club backing Spalletti's rebuild, while ongoing tension over transfer activity hints at internal friction.