Newcastle, Tottenham on Alert as Juventus Eye PSG Outcast Alternatives | OneFootball

Randal Kolo Muani’s future remains uncertain, but one thing is clear — his time at PSG is coming to an end. The French forward impressed during his loan at Juventus last season, tallying 10 goal contributions in just 19 appearances across all competitions.

With the transfer window open and no deal yet between Juventus and PSG, his next move is still undecided. Several Premier League clubs are keeping a close eye on the situation.

Earlier this month, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that Juventus are confident of securing Kolo Muani on a permanent deal. So far, the forward has only held talks with the Italian club, with no progress from Newcastle United or Tottenham.

Will Juventus pivot away from PSG outcast?

Marco Luzzani/Getty Images

On Wednesday, journalist Alfredo Pedullà reported that Kolo Muani, PSG have raised the bar but Juventus are pushing to close and insist. Nicolas Jackson and Loïs Openda also approached as potential Plan B options with the summer transfer window now in its final days.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus have reached an agreement to send Douglas Luiz to Nottingham Forest on an initial loan with an obligation to buy. The two sides are still finalizing the details of the transfer fee.

Forest have already made a €30 million offer for the former Aston Villa midfielder, but Juventus are pushing for closer to €40 million to avoid taking a capital loss. On the player’s side, Forest have already agreed to personal terms with Luiz.

The report adds that once the deal is completed, Juventus will have the financial flexibility to pursue Kolo Muani from PSG.