Juventus eye Genoa’s Italy‑Nigeria forward Jeff Ekhator in €18m Serie A switch

Juventus are reportedly weighing a move for Genoa’s Italy‑Nigeria centre-forward Jeff Ekhator, with the 19-year-old, who currently plays for the Rossoblù in Serie A, increasingly linked with a switch to Turin.

The rumoured deal, rated at an 84% probability according to Transfermarkt data, would see one of Italy’s most highly regarded teenage strikers move between top-flight clubs, with his current market value listed at €18.00m. With no publicly recorded contract expiry date at Genoa, there is also outside speculation that his situation could evolve quickly if talks stall, potentially opening the door to a free-agent scenario further down the line.

Born in Genova on 11 November 2006, Ekhator stands at 1.88m and operates primarily as a centre-forward, favouring his right foot. Eligible for both Italy and Nigeria, he is registered with dual nationality and has been developed entirely within the Italian system, currently representing Genoa CFC at senior level and wearing the number 21 shirt.

Recent performances for Genoa have underlined his reputation as a powerful attacking option, with his physical profile and penalty-box presence attracting attention from domestic rivals. In his latest outing – a recent Serie A fixture for Genoa in which he led the line (opponent and full match data not detailed in the current dataset) – Ekhator’s involvement has been cited in Italian media as further evidence of his readiness for a step up, even if his career remains at an early stage.

Ekhator has yet to make a major move away from his boyhood city, and a transfer to Juventus would represent a significant escalation in expectations. If the reported interest materialises into a formal bid, the switch to Turin could prove a defining moment, shaping his development, profile and long-term standing in both Italian and Nigerian football.