Spalletti surprised as Juventus stall Kolo Muani and Martinez talks
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Juventus manager Spalletti has expressed surprise at the club's slow progress in negotiations for PSG's Randal Kolo Muani and Inter's Lautaro Martinez.
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Attributed to original sourceJuventus coach Luciano Spalletti thought the Bianconeri would sign a new centre-forward and a new goalkeeper by the start of the pre-season, but talks for Randal Kolo Muani and Emiliano Martinez are stalling.
Juventus have not progressed in negotiations for PSG forward Kolo Muani and Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
Juventus transfers: latest updates on Kolo Muani and Dibu Martinez as Spalletti waits According to Gazzetta , the time required to complete the transfers has surprised Spalletti, who expected to welcome a new striker and a new goalkeeper by the start of the pre-season on July 13.
Juventus are struggling to reach an agreement with both PSG and Aston Villa, so most likely, Jeff Ekhator will be the only new Bianconeri summer signing to begin pre-season training with the team next week.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 26: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, looks on prior to the Serie A match between AC Milan and Juventus FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 26, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Gazzetta reports that Juventus don’t want to spend more than €6m/7m for Martinez , who is currently on Argentina international duty at the World Cup.
At the same time, PSG have raised their demands for Kolo Muani, asking for circa €50m, while Juventus don’t want to spend more than €40m for a loan deal with an obligation to buy.
Kolo Muani has long been Spalletti’s top target for the Juventus attack, but it remains uncertain whether the Italian tactician will work with the French forward anytime soon.
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What happened
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti is reportedly frustrated that the club's hierarchy has not moved more aggressively to complete transfer deals for Randal Kolo Muani from PSG and Lautaro Martinez from Inter. Both forwards are key targets for Juventus ahead of the new season, but talks appear to have stalled, possibly due to financial constraints or the complexity of negotiating with rival clubs. Spalletti's public surprise suggests internal tension between the coach and the sporting directors over transfer strategy.
Chance analysis
A stalled pursuit of two high-profile forwards signals potential financial or strategic limitations within Juventus's transfer approach. Spalletti's visible frustration indicates a disconnect between the manager's expectations and the board's willingness to invest, which could impact team morale and pre-season preparation. The difficulty of signing from rivals (Inter for Martinez) and from a financially powerful club (PSG for Kolo Muani) underlines the challenge Juve face in rebuilding their attack.
Juventus face weakened attacking options and internal friction, with both Kolo Muani and Martinez deals stuck and Spalletti publicly frustrated.
Juventus's failure to land attacking reinforcements weakens their offensive outlook and signals financial constraints heading into the season.