Juventus explores loan for Pape Matar Sarr after Kessié deal fails
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 8:44 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Juventus is in talks with Tottenham Hotspur to secure a loan for midfielder Pape Matar Sarr, following the collapse of their deal for Franck Kessié. Sarr, 23, is reportedly one of several players leaving Spurs before the transfer deadline. Juventus aims to secure a similar arrangement to their previous loan deal for Guglielmo Vicario. With increasing interest from clubs like Nottingham Forest and Monaco, further discussions between Juventus and Tottenham are expected soon.
- •Juventus failed to sign Franck Kessié from Atalanta.
- •Talks are ongoing for Pape Matar Sarr on a season-long loan.
- •Sarr has played in 23 Premier League games last season.
- •Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed Sarr's likely exit.
- •Other clubs are also interested in Sarr, increasing competition.
- 8:44 PMYahoo Sports — Reports: After Franck Kessié deal falls through, Juventus in talks with Spurs for Pape Sarr
"As one midfielder goes elsewhere, a new one becomes an option in Juventus’ search for more depth.
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