Eintracht FrankfurtTeam·Eintracht Frankfurt is among the clubs reportedly monitoring the situation of JuventusTeam·Juventus forward Lois Openda, according to Italian transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio. The Belgian international's tenure in Turin has been marked by a significant lack of impact, prompting interest from several European sides.
Openda initially joined JuventusTeam·Juventus on loan from RB LeipzigTeam·RB Leipzig last summer, with a mandatory buy option contingent on the club securing a top-ten finish in Serie ACompetition·Serie A. This clause was triggered in mid-April 2026 following a 1-0 victory against Atalanta Bergamo, finalizing the transfer for approximately €42.75 million. This sum contributed to a total windfall of around €50 million for RB LeipzigTeam·RB Leipzig, including loan fees and bonus payments.
However, the move has been widely regarded as a miscalculation for JuventusTeam·Juventus. Openda, a powerful striker who previously excelled in Ligue 1Competition·Ligue 1 and the BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga, managed a meagre two goals in 34 competitive appearances for the Italian giants during the 2025/26 season. His diminishing role was underscored by a mere four-minute substitute appearance across his final eleven league matches, signaling his demotion within the squad.
Former JuventusTeam·Juventus midfielder Alessio Tacchinardi openly criticized the acquisition, labeling it "terrible" and stating that Openda had "contributed nothing" to the team. Tacchinardi also suggested that such transfer blunders posed a "significant threat to JuventusTeam·Juventus Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League aspirations." With faith in the forward having evaporated, JuventusTeam·Juventus's transfer planners are now actively seeking potential buyers, despite only recently completing the multi-million-euro deal.
Prior to his move to Italy, Openda enjoyed successful spells elsewhere. He netted 21 goals in 42 appearances for RC LensTeam·Lens before transferring to RB LeipzigTeam·RB Leipzig for €40 million in 2023. At Leipzig, he quickly established himself as a key player, scoring 41 goals and providing 18 assists across 93 competitive outings.
Beyond Eintracht FrankfurtTeam·Eintracht Frankfurt, Nottingham ForestTeam·Nottingham Forest and AS MonacoTeam·Monaco are also reportedly keen on the 26-year-old striker. All three clubs are said to favour a loan move with an option to buy, indicating a cautious approach given his recent struggles. Openda remains under contract in Turin until 2030.
Eintracht FrankfurtTeam·Eintracht Frankfurt, who were positioned seventh in the BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga in December 2025, have been active in strengthening their attack. Despite scoring the joint-third most goals in the league in the opening 15 matchdays, the team experienced fluctuations, partly due to an injury to top scorer Jonathan BurkardtPlayer·Jonathan Burkardt. The club made several attacking signings in January 2026, including Arnaud Kalimuendo and Younes Ebnoutalib, and currently holds a positive transfer record of +€53.40 million, suggesting financial flexibility for potential new acquisitions.
Lois Openda appeals for a penalty during a match between RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt. Jan Huebner/IMAGO
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