Alexander Sorloth is reportedly viewed as the ideal striker to replace Dusan Vlahovic at Juventus despite the expected return of Randal Kolo Muani to the club this summer.
Juventus are actively searching for a new forward after allowing Vlahovic to leave as a free agent, and Sorloth is considered one of the players capable of adding the quality and experience required to strengthen their attack.
The Bianconeri believe they made the correct decision by refusing to meet the contract demands of Vlahovic, although replacing the goals he contributed remains a major priority for the club during the current transfer window.
While Kolo Muani is expected to return to Turin, Juventus are believed to feel that relying solely on the Frenchman could place too much pressure on him in the coming campaign.
Juventus and Napoli target Sorloth
As a result, Sorloth has been added to the Juventus shortlist, with the Norwegian striker reportedly interested in making the move to the Allianz Stadium.
According to TuttoJuve, Napoli have also entered the race for his signature, creating further competition for Juventus in their pursuit of the attacker.
The Partenopei are also searching for a striker as they prepare for the possible departure of Romelu Lukaku and view Sorloth as a proven forward with valuable experience at a high level in European football.
Decision could depend on project
Sorloth is believed to be pleased by the interest from both clubs and is expected to carefully evaluate which project offers him the best opportunity moving forward.
Juventus remain hopeful that their long-term ambitions and status in Italian football will help convince the striker that Turin is the right destination for the next stage of his career.
Napoli’s interest, however, could complicate negotiations significantly, particularly if they move aggressively in the market to secure a replacement for Lukaku before Juventus complete their own transfer business.
The coming weeks are therefore expected to be important as both clubs continue working to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the new season.