Juventus has an interest in Sassuolo's 24-year-old Canadian-Ivorian midfielder, Ismael Koné, but there are no active negotiations as Juventus plans to wait for his full recovery from a serious injury before making any contact with Sassuolo. The player is rehabilitating from a compound fracture of his tibia and fibula, an injury sustained during a World Cup match against Qatar which required immediate surgery and has an estimated recovery time of six to nine months.
Although Koné's profile is valued for his technical skills, age, and international experience, all assessments are currently paused due to his extended absence. Sassuolo's priority is also to have the player back at peak condition before considering his future on the market, and Juventus scouts will monitor his first games back to evaluate his physical state and performance levels. Koné joined Sassuolo in February 2026 and is under contract until June 2030; he has 42 caps and 4 goals for Canada, and his current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €25.00m.
