Italy U21 talent could free Kolo Muani to Juventus from PSG | OneFootball

An Italy Under-21 international could be the key to unblocking Randal Kolo Muani to Juventus, as Paris Saint-Germain can bring Cher Ndour back from Besiktas and send him towards Serie A.

Juve have expressed their irritation at the delay in announcing Kolo Muani, who has already completed his medical and signed the paperwork for the six-month dry loan.

They are unable to formally register the striker yet because PSG have already maxed out their quota of players who can be loaned out abroad this season.

Before Kolo Muani can join Juventus, PSG therefore have to either make a permanent sale on one of those loan players or bring them back to base.

PSG well aware of Kolo Muani situation

SAN MARINO, ITALY – NOVEMBER 16: Cher Ndour of Italy U21 in action during the UEFA Under21 Euro Qualifier match between San Marino U21 and Italy U21 at Serravalle on November 16, 2023 in San Marino, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Multiple French sources insist PSG always knew this was the situation and were hoping to stall until at the latest January 21, but that Juventus are putting the pressure on, hoping to have the forward ready to face Milan this weekend.

L’Equipe now suggest the key could be Italy Under-21 international Ndour, who is currently on loan at Besiktas.

The 20-year-old midfielder has made 21 appearances so far this season, contributing one goal and two assists.

However, if he is recalled to base, it can buy Paris Saint-Germain some time to complete the Kolo Muani loan.

After one of those other loan players is sold, then Ndour can be loaned out again, most likely to a Serie A club.