Juventus push for Kessié as Zirkzee deal remains stalled

Juventus are in the final days of the transfer window to secure the midfield reinforcements Massimiliano Spalletti has demanded, with a contract for Franck Kessié on the table at roughly €4.5 million per season for two years plus an optional third, while talks over Joshua Zirkzee’s potential move have stalled.

Un midfielder and a striker are the clear priorities for Juventus, according to coach Massimiliano Spalletti. He has been explicit for some time that these reinforcements are essential for the club to be truly competitive. A further full‑back may also be considered, but the focus remains on the two positions.

Kessié contract draws nearer

Sul tavolo, Corriere dello Sport reports a contract for Franck Kessié worth roughly €4.5 million per season, with bonuses, for the next two years and an option for a third. The deal would keep the Ivorian midfielder at Juventus for the foreseeable future.

Carnevali and Massara say they are comfortable with Kessié’s strong approval of the move. However, the club still needs to finalise bonuses linked to specific conditions that the player has not yet signed off on.

La sensazione is that the initial request from Kessié hovered around €8 million, while Juventus managed to lower it to just over half, and the signing‑bonus slated for the third year remains a sticking point.

Zirkzee move stalls amid Juventus caution

ZIRKZEE’s prospective transfer hit a snag after an early broad opening, with Fiorentina’s loan‑with‑option‑to‑buy proposal valued at about €30 million failing to convince both the player and Manchester United. The arrangement appears to be a test of other possible fits.

La Repubblica suggests Juventus may be behind the slowdown, insisting that without the departure of Jonathan David – a target of Atletico Madrid – there is no room for a new striker. Consequently, Juve remain cautious on adding another forward this window.