“Juventus pressured to sign Kolo Muani after goalless draw.”

Juventus emerged from their first pre-season match with a goalless draw against Basel, but the real concern was Jeff Ekhator's muscle injury, which has left the Italians calling for reinforcements in attack. The match took place on Saturday, and Ekhator's early exit in the 29th minute highlighted the urgent need for the team to sign a centre-forward.

Italy's leading sports newspapers, Gazzetta dello Sport and Tuttosport, left no doubt in urging the acquisition of a new striker, with Randal Kolo Muani of Paris Saint-Germain being highlighted as Juventus' preferred target in this transfer window. The ‘Old Lady’ management has prioritized signing a goalkeeper and at least one forward, although negotiations with PSG to secure Kolo Muani have been complicated.

In the match against Basel, Mattia Perin stood out by saving a penalty, while Fabio Miretti missed a clear opportunity against the opposing goalkeeper. However, the most concerning moment was Ekhator's early departure due to his muscle injury, a setback that has increased pressure on the squad in the striker position.

In addition to Kolo Muani, Juventus has been exploring other options in the market. According to the Italian press, the team has already opened talks with Mateo Pellegrino from Parma and has shown interest in Richarlison from Tottenham. Interestingly, Jonathan David and Lois Openda do not seem to be part of coach Luciano Spalletti's plans. Another possibility on the table is the return of former striker Dusan Vlahovic, who is currently a free agent. Spalletti acknowledged the possibility of a return, provided the player agrees to lower his salary demands.

The challenge for Juventus now is to expedite this process of strengthening the attack to address the gaps highlighted in the first test of the season. The injury to Ekhator, coupled with the need for more offensive options, requires a swift and effective response from the management. With the transfer market still open, the expectation is that the 'Old Lady' can secure a striker who will reinvigorate the team and meet the club's ambitions this season.

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