Juventus are stepping up their pursuit of Sassuolo midfielder Darryl Bakola, with a move in January 2027 emerging as a possible target, according to Football Italia. The teenager turns 19 in November, but no bid or agreement has been reported.
Football Italia says its report is based on information from La Gazzetta dello Sport, which reports that Juventus director general Giovanni Carnevali is keen to bring Bakola to Turin. Carnevali previously oversaw Sassuolo’s strategy when the club signed the midfielder from Olympique Marseille in February.
The link gives Juventus a familiar route into discussions, though Sassuolo’s willingness to sell remains uncertain. Bakola has made six competitive appearances this season and recorded three assists, according to the report.
Juventus’ interest also comes against the backdrop of reported long-term injuries to Khephren Thuram and Manuel Locatelli. Coach Luciano Spalletti needs midfield reinforcements, and Bakola is presented as a young option who could bring energy to the department.
The clubs have done business before, with Tarik Muharemovic and Vasilije Adzic among the most recent examples cited by Football Italia. That history may help establish contact, but it does not guarantee Sassuolo will part with Bakola during the season.
Sassuolo paid Marseille €10 million, with a further €2 million in add-ons, to sign Bakola in February. That figure reflects the Italian club’s acquisition cost, not a reported Juventus valuation: the source gives no asking price, projected fee or contract length.
Football Italia expects Bakola’s price to rise if Juventus delay, while also anticipating competition from Premier League clubs. No English suitor is named, and the report does not quantify how much the midfielder could cost.
January 2027 is therefore a reported timeframe rather than a confirmed transfer plan. Carnevali is described as eager for a reunion as soon as possible, but there is no indication that Juventus have reached an agreement with Sassuolo or completed a deal.
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