Randal Kolo Muani remains locked in transfer limbo this summer, with Juventus and Paris Saint Germain unable to bridge a €10 million valuation gap. The forward wants Juventus—where he scored 10 goals in 22 appearances—but PSG demand €40 million while the Italian club has not raised its offer beyond €33 million plus structural add-ons. CEO Giovanni Carnevali said Friday that "the demands have not been lowered and we have not increased the proposal," signalling neither side has budged.
Juventus' negotiating wall
Carnevali confirmed the impasse is real. He initially proposed €33 million outright plus loan obligations, a structure PSG rejected immediately. In late June, Juventus returned with a loan deal that included a €40 million mandatory purchase clause—matching PSG's full ask—but the French club refused again, citing the Italian side's financial constraints after missing Champions League qualification.
The Juventus CEO then signalled the club may walk away. "I wouldn't just focus on him. If there is a big difference, we have to make the right assessments. We're trying to do the best thing," Carnevali said. That language is code: Juventus are exploring alternatives, including Alexander Sorloth, and will not be held hostage by PSG's full asking price.
For Juventus, the Champions League miss compounds the issue. The club finished 6th in Serie A and lost the revenue buffer that would let them absorb a €40 million summer outlay. Kolo Muani is their preferred target—he thrived there and wants to return—but not at a price that compromises the rest of their rebuild.
The Tottenham escape route
The contrast in Kolo Muani's form tells you everything about why he is desperate to leave Tottenham. At Juventus, he scored 10 goals in 22 appearances (8 in 16 Serie A matches). At Tottenham, he managed 5 goals and 4 assists in 41 appearances over the 2025/26 season—a collapse that reflects both his personal fit and the club's structural failure.
Tottenham finished 17th for the second straight year, with 41 points and a goal difference of -9. In that environment, even a striker of Kolo Muani's profile could not thrive. The north London club is pursuing Eli Junior Kroupi from Bournemouth for £75 million as their primary target and is now open to resurrecting Kolo Muani on a loan-to-buy deal if that move fails. But Roberto De Zerbi initially rejected making the deal permanent—a signal that Kolo Muani is viewed as a contingency, not a solution.
The Premier League shadow
Crystal Palace and Aston Villa have entered the conversation, ready to outbid Juventus if negotiations remain frozen. Their Premier League financial muscle is a genuine alternative for PSG, should the Italian club's offer keep stalling. That possibility has not accelerated Juventus's hand so far—a sign that Carnevali is willing to call PSG's bluff and explore other targets.
Kolo Muani has made clear he prefers Juventus. But preference and leverage are not the same. The summer window is narrowing, and Juventus's willingness to pursue alternatives—combined with PSG's refusal to budge—leaves the forward waiting for a breakthrough that may never come.
FAQ
Will Randal Kolo Muani join Juventus?
As of early July, negotiations remain stalled. Juventus has not raised its offer beyond €33 million plus add-ons, while PSG demand €40 million. CEO Giovanni Carnevali signalled the club may walk away and explore alternatives if the gap does not close. Juventus will not be held hostage by PSG's full asking price.
Why does Kolo Muani want to leave Tottenham?
His form collapsed dramatically. At Juventus, he scored 10 goals in 22 appearances. At Tottenham, he managed just 5 goals and 4 assists in 41 games over 2025/26. Tottenham finished 17th for the second straight year with only 41 points, illustrating why even a striker of his profile could not thrive there.
How much do Juventus and PSG disagree on Kolo Muani's fee?
€10 million separates them. PSG demand €40 million outright; Juventus proposed €33 million upfront, then a loan with €40 million mandatory purchase in late June. PSG rejected both, citing Juventus' financial constraints after missing Champions League qualification.
Are other clubs trying to sign Kolo Muani?
Yes. Crystal Palace and Aston Villa have entered the conversation, ready to outbid Juventus if negotiations remain frozen. Tottenham is also reconsidering him as a fallback on a loan-to-buy deal if their £75 million bid for Eli Junior Kroupi fails. Kolo Muani's preference for Juventus is clear, but competition is rising.
Written by Daniel Hartley with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 4 outlets. How we work →