Juventus and Milan battle for Kolo Muani

As Juventus and AC Milan prepare to face each other in the Supercoppa Italiana semi-final at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, their rivalry extends beyond the pitch and into the transfer market. Both clubs have set their sights on Paris Saint-Germain’s out-of-favour striker, Randal Kolo Muani.

According to Calciomercato, Juventus, under the guidance of Cristiano Giuntoli, havemade early moves to secure the French international. The club aims to provide new coach Thiago Motta with a significant offensive reinforcement. Meanwhile, Milan has recently conducted preliminary inquiries and is evaluating the feasibility of a potential deal.

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PSG seem open to a loan move for Kolo Muani, whose time in Paris has been disappointing since his €95 million transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer of 2023. The French club are keen to protect its investment and is willing to consider a temporary move to help the player regain form, preferably outside of France. However, they insist on a paid loan rather than a free arrangement.

Juventus appear confident in their pursuit. The club views Kolo Muani as a top-tier talent with characteristics that could make a significant impact in Serie A. Negotiations are progressing, with the player reportedly favoring a move to Turin.

For Milan, the primary obstacle is Kolo Muani’s salary. The striker currently earns €8 million per year, a figure that would exceed Milan’s wage structure. Furthermore, PSG demands that the entire salary be covered by the loaning club during this transfer window. While Milan hasn’t abandoned the chase, this financial aspect makes the deal highly complicated for the Rossoneri.

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