Juventus’ long-running chase for Randal Kolo Muani is back in the spotlight, with the latest episode of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast digging into why the French forward remains such a fixation for the Bianconeri.
This marks the third straight transfer window that Juventus have been locked in talks with PSG over the striker. Despite boardroom changes in Turin and different sporting directors steering negotiations over the past year, the club’s resolve to land the Frenchman hasn’t wavered.
PSG won’t budge on price
The main sticking point remains Paris Saint-Germain’s valuation. Despite their vast financial muscle, PSG have shown little appetite to lower their demands, leaving Juventus facing yet another tricky round of talks.
Things are made harder by Juventus’ tighter finances after missing out on Champions League football next season. New CEO Giovanni Carnevali has to weigh the club’s ambitions against economic reality, which makes every step of the negotiations more delicate than usual.
Is he worth the wait?
The podcast poses a question many fans are now asking: does Kolo Muani really justify such a drawn-out pursuit? After repeated failed attempts and months of talks spanning three windows, Juventus still see him as the ideal man to lead their attack.
That said, Juventus haven’t been sitting idle. The club recently brought in highly-rated young striker Jeff Ekhator from Genoa, adding fresh firepower up front. Still, that move hasn’t shifted their main priority — Kolo Muani remains the marquee target they’re hoping to land before the season kicks off.
No breakthrough in sight
With preseason nearing and players due back at Continassa in just a week, there’s still no sign of a deal with PSG coming together. Talks are ongoing, but progress looks no further along than it did earlier in the summer.
The latest Old Lady Speaks Podcast breaks it all down — Juventus’ persistence, the financial hurdles, and whether Kolo Muani is truly worth the effort the club keeps pouring into this pursuit. For now, fans will have to wait and see if this saga finally wraps up, or becomes yet another frustrating chapter in Juventus’ hunt for their long-time target.
