Juventus Drops Araujo, Targets Fikayo Tomori for €25M
After failing to secure Ronald Araujo, Juventus has shifted its focus to Fikayo Tomori, offering €25 million to AC Milan to strengthen their defense.
Juventus has decided to turn its attention to Fikayo Tomori after their pursuit of Ronald Araujo faltered. With significant injury issues affecting their defensive lineup—particularly the ACL injuries sustained by key players Gleison Bremer and Juan Cuadrado—Juventus is now seeking defensive reinforcements. The club is reportedly preparing an offer of €25 million to AC Milan for the English center-back, who has become a standout player in Serie A.
Tomori, who moved from Chelsea to Milan for €35.3 million in 2021, has cemented his place as one of the most reliable defenders in Italy. His strong performances have made him a sought-after target, but Juventus faces competition. Barcelona is expected to extend Araujo's contract, and Feyenoord has made it clear that they are not willing to sell David Hancko until the summer. Meanwhile, Kevin Danso—who was rejected by Roma due to fitness concerns—remains another potential option.
In addition to Tomori, Juventus has reportedly been in talks for several weeks and is negotiating a deal that could involve a loan agreement with a €25 million buyout clause. This proposal may be enough to persuade AC Milan to part with the 27-year-old defender, reinforcing Juventus’ defense at a critical juncture in the season.
While Juventus remains interested in Kyle Walker of Manchester City, their pursuit of Tomori is a more immediate priority given the club’s defensive crisis. The outcome of these negotiations will be closely watched as Juventus seeks to shore up its backline for the remainder of the season.