Juventus Eye Bakola Amid Midfield Injury Concerns

Juventus are stepping up their pursuit of Sassuolo midfielder Darryl Bakola, with a move in January 2027 emerging as a possible target, according to Football Italia.

The teenager turns 19 in November, but no bid or agreement has been reported. Football Italia says its report is based on information from La Gazzetta dello Sport, which reports that Juventus director general Giovanni Carnevali is keen to bring Bakola to Turin.

Carnevali previously oversaw Sassuolo’s strategy when the club signed the midfielder from Olympique Marseille in February. Carnevali connection and Juventus’ midfield need The link gives Juventus a familiar route into discussions, though Sassuolo’s willingness to sell remains uncertain.

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