Report: Juventus target Kovacic, Raum and Tomori as 2027 free agents
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Juventus are reportedly planning to pursue Mateo Kovacic, David Raum, and Fikayo Tomori as free agents when their contracts expire in 2027.
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Attributed to original sourceJuventus are reportedly working on bargains for next season already, including Manchester City’s Mateo Kovacic, David Raum of RB Leipzig and Milan defender Fikayo Tomori.
The Bianconeri have shown in recent years that they are more than capable of preparing the groundwork for future deals, for example securing Jonathan David as a free agent.
With the financial squeeze of failing to qualify for the Champions League, they are even more determined to find free agents, even if it means starting the talks many months in advance.
Juventus target Kovacic, Raum and Tomori CREMONA, ITALY – MARCH 01: Fikayo Tomori of AC Milan in action during the Serie A match between US Cremonese and AC Milan at Stadio Giovanni Zini on March 01, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images) According to La Gazzetta dello Sport , there are three names on the wish list who can be approached with their contracts running down at the end of the season.
Director Frederic Massara was the man who brought Tomori to Milan from Chelsea, and is now eager to reunite with the defender at Juventus.
Tomori had been pushed to the edges of the project by Ruben Amorim this summer, only to be welcomed back when failing to find a new club that he would accept.
COMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 10: Assane Diao of Como 1907 runs with the ball under pressure from David Raum and Nicolas Seiwald of RB Leipzig during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between Como 1907 and RB Leipzig at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on September 10, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) Another player on the Juve radar is left-back Raum of RB Leipzig, although Manchester United are also hot on his trail.
An intriguing option is represented by Kovacic, who at age 32 is still far from finished , yet finds himself pushed to the margins by the many new arrivals at Manchester City.
(From L) Italy’s midfielder #18 Nicolo Barella and Croatia’s midfielder #08 Mateo Kovacic collide during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group B football match between Croatia and Italy at the Leipzig Stadium in Leipzig on June 24, 2024. (Photo by JOHN MACDOUGALL / AFP) (Photo by JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via Getty Images) The Croatia international will be out of contract next summer and is no stranger to Serie A, having played for Inter from 2013 to 2015.
Kovacic has since gone on to Real Madrid, Chelsea and from 2023 at Manchester City.
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What happened
According to a report, Juventus have identified three targets whose contracts are set to expire in 2027 and could be acquired on free transfers. The trio includes Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic, RB Leipzig left-back David Raum, and AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori. The Italian club is said to be laying groundwork for the 2027 transfer window, when all three players would be available without a transfer fee. The report highlights Juventus' continued strategy of targeting experienced players available on free transfers to strengthen their squad.
Chance analysis
Juventus have built a reputation in recent years for leveraging the free agent market, and this report suggests they are already mapping out moves for 2027. Kovacic would bring Champions League experience and midfield craft, Raum would address a long-standing need at left-back, and Tomori would add Premier League pedigree to their defence. The fact that all three targets are at major European clubs underscores Juventus' ambition to compete at the top end of the market despite their well-documented financial constraints.
No immediate impact on Juventus or the three targeted players; signals long-term squad planning that could shape their 2027 transfers.