Filip Kostic and Jose Mourinho could be joining forces once again as the Benfica boss eyes-up the Serbian midfielder.
Kostic made a loan switch from Juventus to Fenerbahce last season and impressed the self-proclaimed Special One when he was in charge of the Turks.
Now, Mourinho is prioritizing a left-winger to get on board at the Estádio da Luz. The Eagles boss is keen to add Kostic to his roster for 2026.
Filip Kostic Transfer News
Despite featuring more prominently under Luciano Spalletti – Filip Kostic’s long-term future in Turin is up for debate. Especially as the left winger has just six months to run on his current deal.
Similar to Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic – whose contract also expires in the summer – it’s undecided whether the Serb will quit the Allianz Stadium.
Kostic joined the Bianconeri from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022. The veteran midfielder has featured 99 times for the club and scored five goals across all competitions.
Who Could Juventus Sign To Replace Filip Kostic?
According to Calciomercato, Bayern Munich’s Raphael Guerreiro could fill the potential Filip Kostic void. The Portuguese left-back – who can also play on the wing – is also out of contract in the summer.
Juventus have tracked Guerreiro since October and are weighing up a January bid. Naturally, the Serie A giants would get the Bayern player for a discounted price.
Guerreiro has found his game time limited this year and a new venture is very likely. Especially if Kostic does move on. Although the former has been a bit-part player in 2025-26, he has still chipped in with three goals and three assists.
What Other Players Could Be Transferring To Turin In January?
If Filip Kostic does link up again with 2010 treble winner Jose Mourinho, it’s likely that a deal for Raphael Guerreiro will be struck. However, who else could Juventus sign this winter?
Hellas Verona forward Giovane is a modest option at €15-18million. The 21-year-old has earned a number of positive reviews after joining on a free transfer in 2025.
Elsewhere, interest in Sporting Lisbon’s Morten Hjulmand is set to intensify. The Danish star is considered one of the best players in the Primeira Liga.
