Juventus have recognized Fikayo Tomori as a possible alternative for Federico Gatti, with the Milan centre-back now open to creating the transfer to the Bianconeri, in response to Get Italian Soccer Information, citing La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Tomori’s place at Milan has turn out to be unsure following the membership’s signing of Mario Gila from Lazio, which has successfully reshuffled the defensive hierarchy at San Siro. Coventry Metropolis had been monitoring the England worldwide, however that possibility – a return to the Championship with a newly promoted membership providing no European soccer – has not appealed to him.
The Massara Connection
A key think about Juventus’s pondering is sporting director Ricky Massara, who was the architect of Tomori’s authentic transfer from Chelsea to Milan and is now working from the Continassa. That current relationship offers Juve a significant benefit in any method. Tomori had rejected a switch in January 2025 and turned down Tottenham across the similar interval, however the supply reviews his stance has shifted.
Gatti, in the meantime, is about to depart in the hunt for common begins, with Napoli the reported vacation spot. The Partenopei want to dump a participant earlier than they will formalise that deal, which is at present stalling all the chain – however Tomori represents a ready-made security internet for Thiago Motta’s successor Luciano Spalletti as Juve reshape their backline. The membership has been energetic in that space already, pursuing centre-back reinforcements by means of a number of avenues this window.
Contract and Taking part in Time
Tomori’s present deal at Milan runs till 2027, which means the Rossoneri maintain actual leverage and any departure would require a negotiated payment somewhat than a reduced exit. With defensive turnover already a theme at Juventus this summer season, and Lloyd Kelly additionally a candidate to depart, Tomori may count on a big position somewhat than squad cowl. At 28, with four-plus years of Serie A expertise, he suits the profile Juve are focusing on – a confirmed defender snug on the high finish of the desk and in European competitors.
