Spalletti in direct talks with Sorloth as Juventus learn Kim price tag

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Lorenzo Bettoni | Last updated Jun 5, 2026 9:10 AM ET

Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti has reportedly held personal talks with Alexander Sorloth, while Bayern Munich have warned the Bianconeri that they won’t sell Kim Min-jae for less than €40m.

Juventus are making progress in their pursuit of Atletico Madrid striker Sorloth. According to Sky Sport Italia, the Bianconeri directors have already held talks with the Norwegian’s entourage, while coach Spalletti has spoken with the 30-year-old directly.

Latest Juventus transfer updates on Sorloth and Kim

Both Gazzetta and Sky Sport claim that Atletico Madrid are open to discussing a possible transfer for Sorloth, especially because they want to make Nico Gonzalez’s loan move from Juventus permanent, but for a lower transfer fee than the €32m agreed last summer.

Juventus are also looking for defensive reinforcements and according to Gazzetta, Bayern Munich’s Kim is one of their primary targets.

TURIN, ITALY – APRIL 19: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, reacts prior to the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Bologna FC 1909 at Allianz Stadium on April 19, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 29: Alexander Sorloth of Atletico de Madrid celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Oviedo at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on November 29, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

The ex-Napoli centre-back, who would reunite with Spalletti after winning the Scudetto with Napoli in 2022-23, has already given the green light to a possible move to the Allianz Stadium, but Bayern Munich’s asking price is currently set at €40m.

Juventus hope that Bayern Munich’s demands will decrease in the coming weeks, especially because the 29-year-old hasn’t been a regular starter at the Allianz Arena in 2025-26.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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