The summer transfer window has closed throughout most of Europe, but there are still moves in the works and plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Three names emerge as Juve’s preferred Pogba replacements
Juventus are exploring a number of options in the hopes of landing a replacement for midfielder Paul Pogba in January, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana is among the names being considered by the Bianconeri, with the France international beginning to establish himself in Ligue 1. He has earned 11 caps at senior level since making his debut last September, and it is thought that an offer in the region of €2 0million would be enough to land him.
The Serie A side are also keen on Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram. He is said to have been on the radar of Juventus in August, but a move didn’t proceed with the Ligue 1 club demanding a figure of around €50 million to part ways with the 22-year-old.
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Thuram’s high asking price could see 22-year-old Kouadio Kone, as an alternative if the Nice are unwilling to lower their valuation from the summer. Kone joined Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2021 and has made almost 60 appearances.
Pogba, currently suspended provisionally, is facing a doping investigation after his back-up sample also tested positive for testosterone, following a previous failed doping test. Pogba joined Juventus little more than a year ago from Manchester United, and he faces a ban of up to four years if found guilty from the investigation.
