Has the arrival of Damien Comolli as CEO of Juventus reinforced the Old Lady’s interest in the best elements of Ligue 1? It’s very possible. In recent days, the transalpine press has only been announcing tracks made in L1 for the Bianconeri winter transfer window. Starting with the one leading to Danish midfielder Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (30 years old). Under contract with OM until 2028, the Scandinavian is an essential player in Roberto De Zerbi’s team (21 appearances, 3 goals, 1 assist this season).
Despite everything, Juve is pushing hard, even if OM decision-makers reacted very quickly in this matter. “Our position is firm, in this winter transfer window, we do not want to deprive ourselves of a senior player. There is no possibility, today it is not on the table, I am completely closing the door”declared President Pablo Longoria on December 18, imitated by Medhi Benatia. “Pierre-Emile is very important to us. A complete midfielder. I met him at Bayern Munich, I brought him to Marseille, and I’m happy with what he’s doing. He won’t leave.”
Koné revives in Serie A
If the Højbjerg affair seems to be going badly for the Old Lady, she is not letting go of her L1 targets since the Lyonnais Tyler Morton would also be in her sights. The 30-year-old Englishman is one of the good surprises of the Rhone season, but OL do not seem inclined to let him go in the middle of the season, unless there is a financial imperative. While waiting to see what this track will give, The Corriere dello Sport tells us that Juventus is also thinking about the 2026 summer transfer window. And obviously, they have their sights set on a new OM player.
In addition to Morten Hjulmand (Sporting CP), the Piedmontese have had their eye on IsmaĂ«l KonĂ©. Recruited in 2024 in exchange for €12 million, the 23-year-old Canadian midfielder did not win in La Canebière (9 appearances). Sent to Stade Rennais during the 2025 winter transfer window, KonĂ© has since been loaned to Sassuolo. A loan in Serie A which had the gift of relaunching the player’s career (15 matches, 3 goals). Under contract with OM until 2029, KonĂ© is a more attainable target than Højbjerg. However, it is worth remembering that Sassuolo, in addition to having paid €2.5 million for KonĂ©’s loan, has a purchase option of around €10 million. To be continued.
