Juventus targets Sassuolo midfielder Darryl Bakola

Juventus is attempting to sign 18-year-old midfielder Darryl Bakola from Sassuolo during the final hours of the summer transfer window. The Turin-based club is reportedly interested in the French midfielder as a long-term investment to strengthen their midfield.

Juventus has proposed a loan deal with a conditional option to buy. However, Sassuolo has shown significant resistance to the move, as the young player has already become a key part of their starting lineup this season. Bakola is under contract with Sassuolo until June 30, 2030, providing the club with strong negotiating leverage. While other European clubs including Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund, and VfB Stuttgart have monitored the player, Juventus is currently the most active in negotiations.