Juventus have reportedly made a surprise inquiry about Randal Kolo Muani, aware of the French forward’s long-standing desire to return to Turin.

Kolo Muani spent the second half of last season on loan at Juventus, hoping that the spell would lead to a renewed deal or a permanent transfer. However, with negotiations failing to materialize over the summer, he opted for a move to Tottenham, seeing it as the best available option.

Since arriving on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, Kolo Muani has struggled to meet expectations at Spurs. The Premier League club are currently not expected to trigger the option to sign him permanently at the end of the season.

With the transfer window entering its final days, ending the loan agreement early is not straightforward. Sources indicate that Tottenham cannot approve Kolo Muani’s departure unless a replacement is secured, and internally, there is concern that time may be running out.

Juventus, meanwhile, have faced challenges in their search for a new forward this month. After failed pursuits of Jean-Philippe Mateta and Youssef En-Nesyri, they have turned their attention to Spurs. While other attacking options remain under consideration, Kolo Muani continues to be a player of significant interest.

The Italian club are aware of the forward’s preference to play for them again, but there are growing doubts that this latest approach may have come too late in the transfer window.