Juventus held talks for Borussia Dortmund and Italy talent Inacio in June

Juventus held talks for Borussia Dortmund and Italy talent Inacio in June Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Juventus were among the clubs that asked for information about Samuele Inacio last summer, but Borussia Dortmund were unwilling to sell. Juventus targeted Italian talent Inacio this past June and sounded out Borussia Dortmund’s willingness to sell the 18-year-old, Fabrizio Romano said. Juventus opened Inacio talks with Borussia Dortmund last summer LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 09: Samuele Inacio of Borussia Dortmund during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal FC and Borussia Dortmund at Emirates Stadium on August 09, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Romano spoke during an event with Cronache Di Spogliatoio earlier this week, with his words reported by TuttoJuve, “I think Inacio might consider returning to Italy one day. A couple of Serie A teams already tried to sign him during the past summer transfer window,” Romano said. “He’s a player Juventus really like. Juventus asked for information during the summer to see if they had a chance, then signed Ekhator because Inacio wasn’t on the market.” TRIESTE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 06: Samuele Inacio of Italy U17 looks on during the International Friendly match between Italy U17 and Switzerland U17 at Stadio Nereo Rocco on September 06, 2024 in Trieste, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Inacio has received his second Italy call-up for the upcoming Nations League games, but he won’t be involved against Belgium tonight, as he was one of the players sent to the stands by coach Roberto Mancini. Inacio already made his senior Italy debut in an international friendly against Luxembourg in June, but remains eligible to play for Brazil, as his only Italy appearance was not in a competitive match. Multiple sources claim that Juventus aim to build a strong core of Italian players in the future and have set their sights on goalkeeper Lorenzo Palmisani (Frosinone) and midfielder Alessandro Romano (Cagliari).