Juventus was held to a 0-0 draw by Basel in their opening pre-season friendly, but the bigger concern was Jeff Ekhator’s muscle injury, prompting calls from the Italian media for the Bianconeri to secure a new centre-forward.

Juventus’ draw against Stephan Lichtsteiner’s Basel on Saturday, along with Ekhator’s injury after just 29 minutes, highlighted the urgent need for reinforcements in attack.

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Juventus Desperate to Sign a New Striker

Gazzetta dello Sport and Tuttosport echoed similar sentiments on Sunday, urging the club to target a new attacker this summer, with PSG’s Randal Kolo Muani being a prominent name on their list.

It is widely acknowledged that signing a goalkeeper and at least one centre-forward are among Juventus’ key priorities for the current transfer window.

Kolo Muani stands out as a major target for the club, though discussions with PSG have proven challenging.

During the match against Basel, Mattia Perin successfully saved a penalty, while Fabio Miretti squandered a significant chance against the Basel goalkeeper, with Ekhator suffering a muscle injury in the first half.

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Jonathan David and Lois Openda are thought to be out of Luciano Spalletti’s plans, which has led the Bianconeri to explore alternatives. Besides Kolo Muani, they have initiated discussions with Parma’s Mateo Pellegrino and made inquiries about Tottenham’s Richarlison.

Former striker Dusan Vlahovic remains available as a free agent, and Spalletti has recently opened the door to his return, as long as the striker lowers his salary demands.