Juventus hope to sign new striker in January 2027 with Sesko, Balogun, Brobbey and more waiting

TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 17: Nick Voltemade of Juventus celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the UEFA Europa League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between Juventus and NEC Nijmegen at Juventus Stadium on September 17, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)


Juventus are expected to invest in another striker in January, with Manchester United’s Benjamin Cesko, AS Monaco’s Florian Balogh and Sunderland’s Brian Brobbey all possible options.

The Bianconeri have struggled to score or form consistently this season and some of that has been blamed on the struggles of Randal Kolo Muani and Nick Woltemade.

Coach Luciano Spalletti was generally reluctant to start them together as he would have no alternative to freshen things up off the bench during the match.

“Juventus” is looking for an additional striker

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TURIN, ITALY – OCTOBER 22: Randal Kolo Muani of Juventus looks on during the UEFA Europa League 2026/27 League Phase MD3 match between Juventus FC and Stade Rennais FC on October 22, 2026 at Juventus Stadium in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

According to Calciomercato, the club’s plan is to bring in additional attacking options during the January transfer window.

This could mean returning to some of the names they remember from the past, such as Cesko at Manchester United, but he is currently injured.

USMNT forward Balog is only under contract with AS Monaco until June 2028 and many believe he will be sold in the next few months to avoid losing him as a free agent.

The 25-year-old has scored once in just five Ligue 1 appearances this season as he was set for a move to Everton after refusing to sign after a grueling medical.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 06: Folarin Balogun #20 of the United States looks on before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between the USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 06, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 06: Folarin Balogun #20 of the United States of America looks on before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 06, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Another name mentioned is 24-year-old Brobbey, who has netted three times in eight games for Sunderland this season and only this week extended his contract until 2031.

Eintracht Frankfurt talent Younes Ebnoutalib has impressed this term with eight goals in 10 competitive appearances and the 23-year-old is no stranger to Italian football having spent two years at Perugia.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: During the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Manchester, England
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 14: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Manchester City makes a save from Benjamin Cesko of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

The most interesting option would be Italian Antonio Raimondo, who stood out at Frosinone with 9 goals in 11 games between Serie A and Coppa Italia.

He is still owned by Bologna and moved on loan in the summer of 2025, helping them earn promotion from Serie B.

However, he sprained his ankle and a potentially lengthy layoff could prompt Juventus to look elsewhere in January.


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