Juventus Urged To Spend Entire January Transfer Budget On Osimhen
Italian Transfer Consultant Nicola Penta Says Galatasaray Striker Is The Ideal Centre-Forward For Juventus
Juventus have been urged to spend their entire January transfer budget on Victor Osimhen, with Italian sports consultant Nicola Penta describing the Galatasaray striker as the ideal signing to revive the Serie A giants.
Penta, who is known for his links with Juventus, made the recommendation during an appearance on Tuttomercatoweb Radio, arguing that the Nigerian forward should be the club’s priority when the January transfer window opens.
‘I would have spent all the money in January on Osimhen, who was perhaps the only player really closest to Juve,’ Penta said.
He suggested Juventus could explore a deal involving an initial payment of €30 million to €40 million, with the remaining transfer fee paid in instalments.
‘It is clear that Juve’s real target is a centre-forward in January,’ he added.
Penta believes Juventus need to recruit proven players if they are to return to their former level, insisting that Osimhen offers the goal-scoring qualities the club currently lacks.
He also questioned Juventus’ continued attempts to use Randal Kolo Muani as a conventional centre-forward, arguing that the Frenchman does not possess the same profile as Osimhen.
‘They constantly tried Kolo Muani as if he was an Osimhen-type player, but he is not like that,’ Penta said.
The consultant added that former Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti had supported Kolo Muani, but maintained that the forward was being played in a role that did not suit his strengths.
