Juventus Weighs Ekhator Loan and Owusu Promotion Amid Striker Search
Juventus, having recently acquired Jeff Ekhator from Genoa, is reportedly open to loaning him out should Mateo Pellegrino join from Parma. Concurrently, Augusto Owusu is slated for promotion from the club's youth setup.
The Bianconeri commenced their preseason with a goalless draw against FC Basel. However, Luciano Spalletti's squad still appears incomplete.
The club's pursuit of a new striker continues. Reports indicate that Pellegrino has emerged as the latest target from Parma, as negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain for Randal Kolo Muani have once again stalled.
Juventus Continues Striker Recruitment Efforts
While Juventus did secure a forward in Ekhator from Genoa, La Gazzetta dello Sport suggests he might be loaned out shortly after his arrival. A potential scenario involves an exchange of loan deals between Ekhator and Pellegrino, a move aimed at managing costs.
In parallel, the same publication highlights another cost-effective acquisition. The 21-year-old Owusu has reportedly impressed Spalletti during preseason training.
He is expected to be promoted from the Next Gen team to the senior squad for the upcoming season, effectively filling the void left by Fabio Miretti's departure.
Born in Turin, Owusu progressed through the Bianconeri's youth academy ranks, eventually joining the Next Gen side in 2024.
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