Randal Kolo Muani, the 27-year-old French national team forward who was struggling at Paris Saint-Germain (under contract until 2028), was loaned to Tottenham for the 2025-2026 season without an option to buy, after an agreement with Juventus (where he had been on loan from January to June 2026) proved impossible. His future is now uncertain, though the Italian club is reportedly working on his transfer again. Corriere dello Sport reports this Thursday that there is a new proposal involving a paid loan and an obligation to buy.
“making the deal as financially sustainable as possible and staying below the €35 million mark.”
The starting point for negotiations remains the €40 million asking price set by Paris Saint-Germain, a figure Juve still aims to lower. Consequently, the gap identified during the initial concrete talks between Carnevali and PSG sporting director Luis Campos stood at around €7–8 million between the asking price and the offer. Indeed, the Bianconeri were unwilling to exceed a total investment of €32–33 million, adhering to their goal of making the deal as financially sustainable as possible and staying below the €35 million mark.
“n amount that effectively serves as a guarantee of a permanent transfer”
Juve has decided to move closer to the French club’s position by leveraging a deal structure that PSG also appears to have accepted: a paid loan with an obligation to buy. Carnevali opted to meet the French club halfway by raising the paid loan fee to €8–10 million—an amount that effectively serves as a guarantee of a permanent transfer, ensuring future revenue for President Al-Khelaïfi’s club. It now remains to be seen whether an agreement can be reached around the €35 million mark or if a further push will be required to meet the requested €40 million.
It is best to remain cautious, given that this saga has generated countless rumors over the past year with very little actual confirmation. There was talk of a deal as early as Monday, yet it is clear that negotiations are not yet concluded; the Italian press has a habit of jumping the gun. Nevertheless, discussions are indeed underway—Juventus has confirmed this—and the outline of an agreement is gradually taking shape.
The proposed arrangement seems sensible, and the financial terms are attractive; there is, at the very least, a solid foundation. Now, the deal needs to be finalized, and PSG must also show a willingness to proceed. There is reason for hope, but nothing is guaranteed. As long as there is a possibility of a different outcome—such as an offer from another club—we are waiting for the situation to become clearer.
