Expected window: summer 2027
Michael Kayode to Juventus FC
Last update: 30 days ago
Evidence score
Michael Kayode, Brentford right-back, is on Juventus' radar. The earliest report appeared on 15 May 2026, when The Athletic noted Kayode called Juventus links "nice" but wanted to improve at Brentford.
- Independent sources30/40
3 independent sources (max 4); 4 other outlets only repeat someone else's reporting
- Source track record11/25
43% estimated accuracy (3 past cases, small samples are pulled towards 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent6/10
Last update 30 days ago
An earlier denial no longer counts: a later, dated report from another source overtook it. It stays in the table below.
What we know
Michael Kayode, Brentford right-back, is on Juventus' radar. The earliest report appeared on 15 May 2026, when The Athletic noted Kayode called Juventus links "nice" but wanted to improve at Brentford.
Interest rose in mid-October as Gazzetta.it, Yahoo Sports and Yardbarker echoed the story on 3 Oct 2026. Calciomercato.it added Juventus had identified him as a preferred flank target. Il Giornale d'Italia cited a reported €40m price. Several outlets say Juventus view him as a key addition but face hurdles convincing him to leave England. The interest remains undecided, with no commitment from either side.
Gazzetta.it confirms no formal bid has arrived.
Key findings
- First report: 15 May 2026, The Athletic.
- 3 independent sources behind it (The Athletic, Gazzetta.it, Tuttosport); 4 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- 1 post from unidentified accounts, not counted as evidence.
- Best-rated independent source: The Athletic.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- Earlier denial by Yahoo Sports (15 May 2026) was overtaken by later reporting.
- Latest evidence: 30 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Athletic 15/05/2026 | Tier 1 · Primary | Michael Kayode says Juventus links are ‘nice’ but wants to ‘improve at Brentford’ Stage: interest | 2 cases, no percentage yet | Original source |
| Gazzetta.it 03/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Juventus have Kayode on their radar and have joined the queue for the Brentford full-back, who is unlikely to stay long. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| Tuttosport Local press · Juventus 30/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Kayode racconta la sua incredibile scalata dal Brentford alla Juventus Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| Yahoo Sports 03/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Juventus interested in Brentford right-back Michael Kayode, no formal offer yet. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Cites Gazzetta.it |
| Yahoo Sports 27/05/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Juventus considered Kayode a priority target for homegrown requirements but persuading him to leave England is the harder task. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Cites Calciomercato.it |
| calciomercato.it 04/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Juventus have identified Kayode as their preferred target on the flanks, with the Brentford player having previously been in their youth system. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Gazzetta.it |
| Yardbarker 03/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Juventus has Brentford full-back Michael Kayode on their shortlist as part of a plan to sign more Italian players. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Cites Gazzetta.it |
| Il Giornale d'Italia 02/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Juventus is interested in Brentford left-back Michael Kayode, with a reported price of €40 million. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites calciomercato.it |
| Unverified MSN article 03/10/2026 | Tier 5 · Unverifiable | Juventus is planning to sign Michael Kayode and Alessandro Romano as part of a strategy to increase Italian identity. Stage: interest | No history yet | Unverified account |
| Yahoo Sports 15/05/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Kayode confirms Juventus interest but says he is not considering leaving Brentford, calling it like a family. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Earlier denial · superseded |
Timeline
- 04 Oct 2026 · calciomercato.itJuventus have identified Kayode as their preferred target on the flanks, with the Brentford player having previously been in their youth system.
Repeats reporting attributed to Gazzetta.it. Stage: interest
- 03 Oct 2026 · Unverified MSN articleJuventus is planning to sign Michael Kayode and Alessandro Romano as part of a strategy to increase Italian identity.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 03 Oct 2026 · Yahoo SportsJuventus interested in Brentford right-back Michael Kayode, no formal offer yet.
Repeats reporting attributed to Gazzetta.it. Stage: interest
- 03 Oct 2026 · YardbarkerJuventus has Brentford full-back Michael Kayode on their shortlist as part of a plan to sign more Italian players.
Repeats reporting attributed to Gazzetta.it. Stage: interest
- 03 Oct 2026 · Gazzetta.itJuventus have Kayode on their radar and have joined the queue for the Brentford full-back, who is unlikely to stay long.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 02 Oct 2026 · Il Giornale d'ItaliaJuventus is interested in Brentford left-back Michael Kayode, with a reported price of €40 million.
Repeats reporting attributed to calciomercato.it. Stage: interest
- 30 Sept 2026 · TuttosportKayode racconta la sua incredibile scalata dal Brentford alla Juventus
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 27 May 2026 · Yahoo SportsJuventus considered Kayode a priority target for homegrown requirements but persuading him to leave England is the harder task.
Repeats reporting attributed to Calciomercato.it. Stage: interest
- 15 May 2026 · Yahoo SportsKayode confirms Juventus interest but says he is not considering leaving Brentford, calling it like a family.
Earlier denial; later reporting says the move is alive again. Stage: interest
- 15 May 2026 · The AthleticMichael Kayode says Juventus links are ‘nice’ but wants to ‘improve at Brentford’
First-hand report. Stage: interest
Does Juventus need him?
Right-Back: the full-backs Juventus already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current full-backs (3)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Cambiaso | Left-Back | 26 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Zeki Çelik | Right-Back | 29 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Juan Cabal | Left-Back | 25 | 30 Jun 2029 |
Recent signings in this position
- Zeki Çelik (Right-Back)2026/27 · free from AS Roma
- Timothy Weah (Right-Back)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at Olympique Marseille
- João Mário (Right-Back)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at Bologna FC 1909
- Mattia De Sciglio (Right-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at FC Empoli
- Filip Kostic (Left-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Fenerbahce
- Luca Pellegrini (Left-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at SS Lazio
- Emil Holm (Right-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · on loan from Bologna FC 1909
- João Mário (Right-Back)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · from FC Porto · €12.00m
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 15 May 2026
- Latest report
- 04 Oct 2026 (29 days ago)
- Transfer window
- summer 2027: shuts in 302 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
No new reporting for over three weeks: the story is going cold.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2032
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Also linked with
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Player profile
- Full name
- Michael Olabode Kayode
- Age
- 22
- Agent
- Vigo Global Sport ...
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