Juventus eye Two shock Striker deals

Juventus are continuing to explore the transfer market for potential reinforcements in attack, with Alexander Sørloth and Folarin Balogun emerging as two names reportedly under consideration ahead of the January window.

Despite the encouraging victory away to Celta Vigo, the Bianconeri are still assessing their attacking options as Luciano Spalletti looks to build a more effective forward line for the second half of the season.

According to TuttoJuve, Juventus are monitoring several possibilities, although no concrete offers or advanced negotiations have been reported at this stage.

Sørloth Faces Competition at Atlético Madrid

Alexander Sørloth, 30, is one of the strikers reportedly on Juventus’ radar. The Norwegian international has struggled to find consistency at Atlético Madrid this season, with a physical problem affecting his preparations and the early stages of the campaign.

Having recently returned to training with the group, Sørloth faces significant competition for a starting place in Diego Simeone’s attacking department.

The presence of Julián Álvarez and Jonathan David could further complicate his chances of securing regular minutes, potentially opening the door to interest from other clubs.

From a tactical perspective, Sørloth would offer Juventus a powerful physical presence in the final third. His aerial ability, strength in holding up the ball and effectiveness as a central reference point could prove valuable against opponents who defend deep and leave little space to exploit.

However, Spalletti would need to determine whether the Norwegian could bring something genuinely different to the squad, particularly with Nick Woltemade already offering important qualities when playing with his back to goal.

Balogun Offers a Different Attacking Profile

Another name linked with Juventus is Folarin Balogun, the 25-year-old Monaco striker. Unlike Sørloth, the American forward offers greater mobility, pace in behind the defensive line and the ability to move across different areas of the attacking third.

These characteristics could suit a system built around quick combinations, aggressive movement and attacks into open spaces. Nevertheless, as with Sørloth, there is currently no confirmation of an ongoing negotiation, and Juventus have yet to establish a definitive priority.

The recent victory over Celta Vigo also demonstrated that Nick Woltemade and Randal Kolo Muani can be important attacking resources. Before making a move in January, the club must therefore identify precisely what is missing from the current squad.

For now, Sørloth and Balogun remain potential options rather than confirmed transfer targets. The coming weeks should provide a clearer picture of whether either striker could become a realistic candidate for Juventus in the winter transfer window.

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