Juventus Make Contact With Key Lazio Midfielder | OneFootball

Lazio midfielder Kenneth Taylor has reportedly attracted interest from Juventus, who contacted his entourage.

The Background

The Dutchman joined the Biancocelesti in January on a €15 million transfer from Ajax. The 24-year-old immediately cemented himself as a automatic starter in Maurizio Sarri’s depleted midfield department. He went on to make 17 Serie A appearances, scoring three goals and providing two assists in the process, in addition to four Coppa Italia outings.

Juventus Open a Dialogue With Lazio Midfielder Kenneth Taylor

Taylor’s exploits in the Italian capital have earned him suitors across Europe, with some sources claiming Premier League clubs are keeping close tabs. But according to Lazio insider Damiano Er Faina, Juventus have opened talks with the player’s representatives in recent hours.

The Figures

This news has also been confirmed by La Lazio Siamo Noi. The source claims that club president Claudio Lotito and sporting director Angelo Fabiani consider Taylor as an untouchable player, so they would only be willing to entertain a sale if they were to receive an offer in the region of €50 million. However, if the Dutchman pushes towards an exit, the asking price might drop towards €40 million.

Juventus Must Sell Before Making a Move for Taylor

The report adds that Juventus cannot afford to launch an onslaught for the Netherlands international at the moment, as they first have to open a slot by offloading one of their midfielders. The preferred option remains Taylor’s compatriot, Teun Koopmeiners, who endured two underwhelming campaigns in Turin after making the €60 milliom move from Atalanta in the summer of 2024.

Taylor’s Eventful Thursday

It should be noted that Taylor stole the limelight on Thursday, but for all the wrong reasons. Gennaro Gattuso kicked him out of the morning’s training session after taking his complaints too far following a challenge from a teammate. However, the midfielder rejoined the squad in the afternoon session, with the team putting the episode behind them in a light-hearted fashion.