Juventus transfer round-up: New midfield target, Kostic out, Bernardeschi in?

Juventus are reportedly interested in Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Manu Kouadio Koné for next summer and could replace Filip Kostic with Federico Bernardeschi in the January transfer window.

The Bianconeri are preparing to welcome Tiago Djaló from Lille as directors Giovanni Manna and Cristiano Giuntoli are finalising the latest details on the defender’s contract ahead of next week’s medical.

The Portuguese may not be the only new signing in Turin as according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Federico Bernardeschi remains on the club’s radars and could return to the Allianz Stadium on loan this month to replace Filip Kostic.

The Serbia international is a regular starter in Turin, but has reportedly attracted interest from Saudi Pro League clubs and could leave in the January transfer window for an adequate offer. Kostic could reunite with his compatriots Aleksandar Mitrović and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, a former Lazio star who play for Al Hilal.

Wednesday’s printed edition of Il Corriere dello Sport adds that Juventus have set their sights on 22-year-old Gladbach midfielder Koné for next summer. The U21 France international has also been linked with Napoli.

Juventus are also finalising Filippo Ranocchia’s sale to Serie B side Palermo and could send Moise Kean out on loan this month with Monza, Bologna and Fiorentina interested in the Italy international.