Juventus Pursues Alexander Sorloth After Spalletti Criticizes Randal Kolo Muani

Juventus is making a late push to sign Alexander Sorloth from Atletico Madrid after coach Luciano Spalletti expressed sharp disappointment with Randal Kolo Muani's recent performances. The club aims to strengthen its forward line as the transfer window nears its close.

Striker Problems Continue for Spalletti

Reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport reveal that Juventus is actively searching the market for attacking reinforcements amid ongoing concerns about their central striker options. Despite a win over Frosinone, Spalletti appeared frustrated by the numerous missed chances during the match. This struggle to find a consistent goal-scorer follows past difficulties with forwards like Lois Openda and Jonathan David. With little time left in the transfer period, addressing the number nine spot is urgent for the club's management.

Spalletti's Harsh Assessment of Kolo Muani

After Juventus' narrow victory against Frosinone, Spalletti openly criticized Kolo Muani for his lack of efficiency in front of goal. The French striker, who joined Juventus for a significant fee, failed to convert several clear opportunities, which hurt the team's attacking flow. Spalletti was blunt in his comments: "Randal needs to understand why he hasn't been playing for two years." The coach demands a higher level of performance from the former Paris Saint-Germain player.

Chasing Sorloth and Other Options

Unhappy with the absence of physical presence and penalty-area dominance, Spalletti is pushing to bring in Alexander Sorloth. The Norwegian striker has scored twenty or more goals in each of the past three seasons, fitting the classic profile of a reliable number nine. Juventus is exploring a swap deal involving winger Nico Gonzalez, who is interested in moving to Madrid. Alternatively, they are considering Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee as a backup option, though his style differs considerably from Sorloth’s strong box play.

Final Days of Transfer Window

With the summer transfer window closing soon, Juventus faces pressure to finalize its squad. Adding a proven goalscorer is seen as key to breaking down tough defenses in upcoming competitions. Whether they complete the deal for Sorloth or turn to Zirkzee, Spalletti’s expectations remain firm. The next few days will show if Juventus can reshape their attack before the season intensifies.

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