Report Juventus reject Al Ahli offer for Locatelli | OneFootball

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus have rejected a €25m bid from Al Ahli for Manuel Locatelli.

Juventus have turned down an offer worth €25m for their captain Locatelli, according to Gazzetta.

Juventus turn down offer for Locatelli

PARMA, ITALY – APRIL 23: Manuel Locatelli of Juventus competes for the ball with Hernani of Parma calcio during the Serie A match between Parma and Juventus at Stadio Ennio Tardini on April 23, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

The 2024-25 AFC Champions League Elite winners have identified the Italian midfielder as an ideal reinforcement in the middle of the park, but Juventus coach Igor Tudor sees Locatelli as a key part of his project.

According to the report, the Saudi Pro League giants have also offered Locatelli a double-digit salary and are even eager to raise their bid to €30m.

Ex-Serie A stars Franck Kessié and Roger Ibanez play for Al Ahli, but according to Gazzetta, it’s highly unlikely that Locatelli will join them as the ex-Sassuolo midfielder is not for sale, not even for €30m.

Juventus hope Zakaria joins Al Ahli instead of Locatelli

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JULY 01: Vinicius Junior #7 of Real Madrid C. F. is put under pressure by Manuel Locatelli #5 of Juventus FC during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between Real Madrid CF and Juventus FC at Hard Rock Stadium on July 01, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Milan’s Youssouf Fofana and Monaco’s Denis Zakaria are also on Al Ahli’s radars.

The Saudi side have reportedly offered €45m for the ex-Juventus man, who is unconvinced about joining the club.

However, should he change his mind and join Al Ahli, Juventus would be entitled to a sell-on percentage.