Juventus are already thinking about the winter transfer window, and one familiar name has once again appeared on the Bianconeri's radar. According to Tuttosport, new meetings between Juventus management and powerful agent Jorge Mendes are expected in the coming weeks and months, and one of the topics could be Folarin Balogun. The American international is currently going through a complicated period at Monaco, which Juventus could look to take advantage of as early as the January transfer window.

JUVENTUS AND MENDES SET TO SIT DOWN TOGETHER AGAIN

Tuttosport reports that Juventus and Mendes will have reasons to hold talks before the end of the year. One of the main topics is expected to be the future of Francisco Conceição, but the meetings could also open the door to other deals. Among the players who have been on Juventus' radar for some time is Balogun.

BALOGUN'S FUTURE AT MONACO IN DOUBT

Balogun has a contract with Monaco until June 2028, but Tuttosport, citing information from France, reports that there are currently no conditions for an extension. The situation became even more complicated after a proposed move to Everton fell through on the final day of the summer transfer window. The clubs discussed a deal worth around €45 million, but the transfer ultimately did not go through.

MONACO LEFT HIM OFF THE CONFERENCE LEAGUE SQUAD LIST

After the failed transfer, Monaco made a significant decision – Balogun was not registered for the Conference League. This was not only reported by Tuttosport: his omission from the European squad was also confirmed by the Associated Press at the beginning of September.

Such a situation has further raised questions about his future at the French club.

JUVENTUS COULD MAKE A MOVE AS EARLY AS JANUARY

This is where Juventus could see an opportunity. According to Tuttosport, it cannot be ruled out that the Bianconeri could knock on Monaco's door again in January. The idea would be to give Luciano Spalletti another central striker for the second half of the season. Juventus' goal remains to qualify for the Champions League next season, so adding more competition in attack could be one of the topics discussed during the winter transfer window.

BALOGUN IS NOT A NEW NAME ON JUVENTUS' LIST

Juventus' interest in Balogun is not entirely new, and the current circumstances could once again bring him closer to Turin. However, it is important to emphasize that there are currently no advanced negotiations or agreement between Juventus and Monaco.

Tuttosport presents this as a scenario that could gain importance during the upcoming talks with Mendes and as the January transfer window approaches. Balogun therefore remains a name to keep an eye on, rather than a transfer that is close to being completed.

Source: Tuttosport – Tiago Gabriel and Balogun, meeting with Mendes opens up new scenarios