Serie A: Juventus set to buy Super Eagles goalie

Italian Serie A side Udinese have reportedly informed Juventus that they will only consider selling Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye for a fee in the region of €15 million this summer.

Juventus are currently in the market for a new goalkeeper and have identified the Super Eagles shot-stopper as one of their top transfer targets ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

The Turin giants had initially focused their attention on Aston Villa and Argentina international Emiliano Martínez. However, difficulties surrounding a potential deal for the World Cup-winning goalkeeper have prompted Juventus to explore alternative options, with Okoye emerging as a serious candidate.

The Nigerian international enjoyed an impressive campaign with Udinese despite facing setbacks earlier in the season. Okoye missed the opening six matches due to a suspension linked to a betting investigation but returned strongly to establish himself as one of the club’s most important players.

The 26-year-old produced a series of standout performances throughout the season, keeping 10 clean sheets in 30 appearances across all competitions. His consistency between the posts played a significant role in helping Udinese secure a respectable 10th-place finish in Serie A.

Okoye’s performances have not gone unnoticed, attracting interest from several clubs across Europe. Juventus are believed to be among the most determined suitors as they seek to strengthen their squad ahead of another title challenge and their return to European competition.

According to reports from Italian media outlets, Udinese value Okoye highly and are reluctant to let him leave cheaply.

The club have therefore placed a €15 million valuation on the former Sparta Rotterdam and Watford goalkeeper, a figure comparable to the amount Juventus are reportedly willing to spend on Martínez.

With the summer transfer window now gathering momentum, it remains to be seen whether Juventus will meet Udinese’s asking price or attempt to negotiate a lower fee for the Nigerian star.