Kolo Muani joins Juventus on loan from PSG until end of the season
Juventus bolstered its attack by signing France forward Randal Kolo Muani on loan from Paris Saint-Germain until the end of the season on Thursday.
Juventus is in fifth place in Serie A and is unbeaten. However, Thiago Motta’s side has failed to finish teams off and drawn 13 of 21 games so far.
Kolo Muani became PSG’s third-most expensive signing when he joined from German club Eintracht Frankfurt for 95 million euros (then $101 million) at the beginning of last season.
But he has failed to settle at the club and coach Luis Enrique used him sparingly this season.
Although his return of 11 goals in 54 games for PSG has fallen short, his speed and versatility as a skilful forward who can play wide or through the middle could suit Juve.
Kolo Muani has eight goals in 27 appearances for France. He played in the 2022 World Cup final defeat to Argentina and missed a golden chance in extra time
Kyle Walker in Italy ahead of expected transfer to AC Milan
Manchester City captain Kyle Walker landed in Italy on Thursday for a medical with AC Milan ahead of an expected transfer.
The 34-year-old Walker is City’s long-serving right back. But he told manager Pep Guardiola at the start of the month that he wanted to explore a move abroad.
Walker has been a mainstay in City’s defense since 2017, his speed and recovery abilities key to the way Guardiola sets up the team. But his form dramatically dipped amid off-field issues recently and he lost his starting spot.
At Milan, Walker could join fellow English players Fikayo Tomori and Tammy Abraham.
Milan captain Davide Calabria is the right back.
Walker won six Premier League titles and the Champions League at City. He won 15 major trophies after joining from Tottenham in 2017 and established himself as one of the best right backs in Premier League history.