What happened: Juventus are advancing in negotiations with Genoa to sign striker Jeff Ekhator, born in 2006, in a deal involving multiple players. As part of the arrangement, young prospects David Puczka and Giovanni Daffara would move in the opposite direction from Juventus to Genoa.

Why it matters: Securing a 2006-born striker fits Juventus's pattern of investing early in young attacking talent and reshaping their forward depth for the upcoming season. Folding two of their own prospects into the deal also lets the club balance the books, with the structure landing close to the June 30 accounting deadline that shapes how Italian clubs book player sales.

What to watch: Watch for confirmation that the player exchange and fee are finalized and whether the structure is completed before the accounting deadline.