MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 04: Bernardo Silva of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest at Etihad Stadium on March 04, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Tuttosport highlights that the lack of Champions League football in the 2026-27 campaign will inevitably affect Juventus’ transfer plans, with Barcelona likely to jump to the front of the queue for Bernardo Silva, while Randal Kolo Muani would still be tempted to move to Turin.
Juventus risk missing out on Champions League football as they sit 6th in the Serie A table with just one game remaining in the 2025-26 campaign.
Lack of Champions League affects Juventus’ transfer strategy
The Bianconeri will need to beat city rivals Torino in the final round and also hope for favourable results from direct rivals Como, Milan and Roma.
Missing out on Champions League qualification would be a massive financial blow for the Bianconeri, who would need to review their summer transfer plans.
The Serie A giants are in advanced talks with Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva and have already made an offer for a three-year contract worth €8-9m per season.
The Portugal international is available on a free transfer, but still wants to play at the highest levels in Europe, so, according to Tuttosport, Barcelona would become the big favourites to secure his signature if Juventus fail to qualify for the Champions League.
Bernardo Silva revealed last week that he’d choose his next club before the beginning of the World Cup.
Likewise, Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson would become a difficult target for the Bianconeri, both financially and in terms of appeal, while Dusan Vlahovic’s contract extension would become less likely, paving the way for his exit at the end of his contract in June.
One of the few players who would not change his mind on a move to Juventus, according to Tuttosport, is Kolo Muani, who is set to return to PSG after a one-season loan spell at Tottenham.
The report states that the Frenchman is still open to moving to the Allianz Stadium in 2026-27, even if he has to play in the Europa League next season.
