Juventus linked with Monza striker Gustavo Varela after prolific Serie A start

Portugal and Cape Verde forward Gustavo Varela has been linked with a move from Monza to Juventus after scoring nine goals in his first 10 Serie A appearances this season.

The 21-year-old centre-forward has also scored twice in one Italy Cup appearance, giving him 11 goals in 11 matches across competitions. He has started 91% of Monza’s league matches and has played 86% of the available minutes.

Varela joined Monza from Benfica B on 27 July 2026 in a deal worth €2.5m. His market value is listed at €5m following his strong start to the campaign.

The striker developed at Benfica after moving from PAOK’s youth system and spent the 2025-26 season on loan at Gil Vicente before returning to Benfica B. His performances have since been followed by reported interest from Juventus, who are being linked with a move within Serie A.

There is no indication that an agreement has been reached between the clubs or that personal terms have been discussed. Varela remains under contract at Monza until 30 June 2030 and currently wears the club’s number nine shirt.