Juventus Eye English Trio As Yildiz Cover Including ‘Leroy Sane-Like’ Speedster
Juve boss Spalletti doesn't want Yildiz to burn himself out.
Giuseppe Labellarte
Updated on 09 January 2026
Juventus have reportedly earmarked English Premier League trio Kevin Schade, Mikkel Damsgaard and Simon Adingra as potential cover for Kenan Yildiz.
Juve apparently want another left-sided attacker who can share the workload with Yildiz during the second half of the season.
While Juventus are pursuing Federico Chiesa, the Liverpool forward is seen more as an option on the right and centrally.
Yildiz is shining for Juve, but Luciano Spalletti would now like to bring in specific cover on the left to prevent burnout.
Kevin Schade, Simon Adingra and Mikkel Damsgaard on Juventus wish list
Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport says Juventus are monitoring three names playing in England, checking their availability and prices.
The players mentioned are Brentford’s Schade and Damsgaard, plus Sunderland winger Adingra.
Schade is described as the most expensive of the trio, with 90Min suggesting a valuation of around €30-35m.
The Germany forward offers pace and power, and can also fill in as a central option and a false nine.
A few years ago, scouting expert Francisco Maldonado likened Schade to Germany icon Leroy Sane.
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Damsgaard, also at Brentford, is viewed as a cheaper alternative to Schade. Reports suggest he could cost roughly half as much.
The Denmark midfielder is more of a passer than a runner. He could suit games where Juventus need more control and creativity in tight spaces.
His Serie A experience is also part of the appeal, after earlier spells in Italy, which may reduce the adaptation time if a deal happens.
Adingra is another profile Juventus like. His direct running could be useful if Yildiz needs a rest or Juventus want more speed out wide.
Why cover for Kenan Yildiz is so important
Juve’s switch to a 4-2-3-1 has highlighted a glaring gap, namely a replacement for Yildiz.
While there are plenty of options on the right and in central midfield, it’s precisely on the left flank that Spalletti finds himself without a real replacement.
With a busy schedule ahead, the idea is to protect Yildiz from burnout and keep his impact high in the biggest games.
Admittedly, it’s a tricky situation for Juve to tackle. This is because not many players may want to join a club knowing they’ll be second choice.
However, all three players feature for modest English clubs. The temptation of a move to one of the world’s biggest clubs could turn heads.
With Juve hoping Yildiz commits to the club long-term, along with Spalletti, it’s an exciting time at the Allianz Stadium.
Giuseppe Labellarte
Giuseppe Labellarte is a sports journalist with over a decade of professional experience in the industry. His main professional expertise is in soccer. Prior to joining FootItalia, he worked for the likes of Sports Mole, TBR Football, the Chelsea Chronicle and numerous other sites, along with having bylines in the likes of the Nottingham Post. He holds degrees in Journalism and International Relations.
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