Juve make 30M€ Wonderkid Their Priority

Juventus are continuing to build a project centered around young talent, with the club aiming to develop a squad capable of taking the Bianconeri back to the highest levels of European football.

The new sporting strategy has increasingly focused on players with significant potential, with Kerim Alajbegovic among the young names already attracting attention in Turin.

That approach is expected to continue into next summer, and another highly-rated prospect has now emerged as a potential target.

Juventus Put Bakola on Their Radar

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus have identified Darryl Bakola as one of their main priorities for midfield.

The 18-year-old Frenchman has already made an impression at Sassuolo, establishing himself as an important figure in the club’s midfield despite his young age.

Bakola, who represents France at Under-21 level, has continued to develop rapidly since moving to Sassuolo. His performances have particularly caught attention after an impressive display against Juventus during the fourth round of Serie A, giving the Bianconeri an opportunity to see the midfielder up close.

However, Juventus’ interest in Bakola is not entirely new. The Turin giants had already explored the possibility of signing him during the previous winter transfer window, when the midfielder was still playing for Olympique Marseille.

Sassuolo Could Demand a Major Fee

Juventus ultimately missed out on the French prospect, with Sassuolo winning the race for his signature and completing a €10 million transfer from Marseille.

Since then, Bakola’s value has increased considerably. With his performances attracting further attention and Sassuolo having secured his services for a significant investment, Juventus would now face a much higher asking price.

According to the report, the Bianconeri may need to pay at least three times the €10 million Sassuolo originally invested if they want to bring Bakola to Turin.

For Juventus, the midfielder could therefore become another important piece of their long-term youth-focused strategy.

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