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Juventus targets Eljif Elmas for potential summer transfer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 5:35 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Juventus targets Eljif Elmas for potential summer transfer

Summary

Juventus is reportedly interested in signing Eljif Elmas from RB Leipzig, aiming to reunite him with coach Luciano Spalletti. Elmas, a North Macedonia international, has had a challenging stint in Germany and has been loaned back to Serie A alongside Torino and Napoli. With his contract at Leipzig running until June 2028, a loan with an option to buy may be on the table. Aston Villa has also shown interest, but their focus appears to lie elsewhere for now.

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Status Watch

•Juventus is linked with Eljif Elmas for a summer move.
•Elmas has previously worked with Luciano Spalletti at Napoli.
•He joined RB Leipzig in January 2024 for €24m.
•Elmas has had loan spells at Torino and Napoli since joining Leipzig.
•Aston Villa has inquired about Elmas but is focused on other priorities.

Latest Updates

5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Juventus interested in Elmas for Spalletti reunion

What they're saying

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Eljif Elmas could return to Serie A yet again, this time for Juventus and a reunion with his former Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti, claim reports.The North Macedonia international is still on the book...
— Yahoo Sports

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