As things stand, this is a story in its infancy rather than a deal in motion. Juventus are linked with Franck Kessié, the 29-year-old Ivory Coast midfielder currently at Al Ahli, with his contract running down to June 2026. On paper the appeal is obvious: a free agent of pedigree, valued at around £10m, who could in theory arrive on a free. But there is no bid, no agreement and no sign yet that either club has taken a concrete step. The live state is interest only — and faint interest at that. The sourcing is thin. The link traces to a single Sky Sport item from twelve days ago, a reasonably credible voice, but one that frames the move as an 'idea' wrapped in speculative language ('potrebbe prendere forma'). No corroboration has followed from other reporters, which leaves this resting on one cautious report rather than a chorus. That is why the engine settles at 16% — a longshot. For this to complete, the faint idea would need to harden into talks, Juventus would need to decide a Kessié reunion fits their plans, and his Al Ahli situation would need to free up. The single, hedged source and the absence of any concrete movement are precisely what hold the number down. For context, Juventus have shopped at this level before, signing from Frankfurt for £12m in 2022 and from AC Milan for £12m in 2025. A free transfer would sit comfortably within that spending pattern. Watch for a second reliable voice firming up the link, or any sign of direct contact — that would be the first real trigger.