The Old Lady are reportedly eyeing the 19-year-old teenager of Nigerian descent in an effort to land his signature in the upcoming transfer window
Serie A giants Juventus are expressing an interest in signing ltalian-born Nigerian teenager Jeff Ekhator from fellow top-tier league rivals Genoa, an emerging report from the ltalian media has indicated.
The promising wonderkid, who rose through the academy ranks of the Old Fool, has so far proven his mettle in the elite division contest following his promotion to the first-team during the summer of 2025.
According to Milan-based Newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus have penciled down the talented budding star as a potential signing, with the believe that the 19-year-old would become a future prospect at the Allianz Stadium when they finally lured him from their domestic adversaries in the summer transfer window.
With his future firmly secured on a long-term contract by his parent club, it remains to be seen if those in charge of administrative affairs at Luigi Ferraris Stadium would entertain offers from possible suitors for their prized jewel when the next window is open in few months time.
Per his transfermarkt valuation, Juventus and other interested suitors are to cough up a fee of €13 million if they are to prise him away from his childhood club in the summer.
Since he was drafted into the mainstream squad this term, he has taken in 26 appearances by netting 3 times for Genoa across all competitions so far this season.
Given his Nigerian heritage, the Genova-born native remains eligible to switch nationality allegiance and play for Nigeria national football team on the international stage after featuring for the ltaly national youth teams.
