​Juventus have reportedly reignited their interest in Milan center-back Fikayo Tomori, who nearly completed a move to Turin in January 2025. Gazzetta dello Sport suggests the Bianconeri could soon reopen negotiations with Milan to bring the England international to the Allianz Stadium. Tomori first emerged as a Juventus target about 18 months ago. Although he fell out of favor briefly under Paulo Fonseca, who was Milan’s coach at the time, the former Chelsea defender declined a return to the record-time Italian champions, preferring to stay with Milan at San Siro.
Now, with only a year remaining on his contract, Tomori could depart Milan in the coming months. Juventus, mindful of the possible departure, are once again weighing a move for the 28-year-old, potentially pursuing a cut-price deal if negotiations proceed. However, any potential switch would still hinge on a few key decisions. Before Juve can push ahead, Luciano Spalletti’s side—if they manage to secure Tomori at all—must first settle the question of Federico Gatti’s future. Gatti has been heavily linked with a transfer to Napoli, and he is seeking a more prominent role in the team. Spalletti, though, appears reluctant to grant him a larger role in Turin, prompting Juventus to reconsider their defensive options.
Juventus are in need of a reliable center-back to partner Gleison Bremer, who now appears closer to remaining at the club. Daniele Rugani and Gatti have not consistently met expectations, which has fueled Juve’s interest in Tomori once again. The Englishman’s arrival would bring experience and versatility to the back line, even as Milan assess the potential to part with him. Tomori’s contract details add to the appeal: his €3.5 million annual wage represents an affordable option for Juventus, provided they can navigate any required sales first.
Gatti remains a likely candidate to depart, potentially creating space for Tomori if the right offer comes through and if Allegri can persuade Gatti to pursue opportunities elsewhere, including the possibility of a move to Naples if the right incentives arise. There is one remaining variable: Ruben Amorim has not yet stated his position on Tomori, leaving room for uncertainty in the window ahead. If Amorim signals openness to Tomori’s exit or if Juventus can secure a favorable deal, the pathway to a Tomori swap becomes more plausible.
In sum, Juventus are monitoring the situation at Milan with Tomori, eyeing a potential reunion that would satisfy their need for a dependable central defender, alongside Bremer, and provide a more balanced spine for the squad. While a move would require strategic sales, particularly of Gatti, Tomori’s wage demands and his age profile align with Juventus’ current cost-conscious recruitment strategy. The coming weeks could see a renewed push to bring the English defender to Turin, but only if Milan agrees to negotiate and if Juventus can clear the necessary space in their squad and wage bill. For now, Tomori remains a name to watch as Juventus weigh up a possible return to the negotiation table, with the outcome likely shaping their defensive plans for the season ahead.