Juventus could be set to recall Richmond Boakye Yiadom into the fold of the senior team in the winter transfer window after striker Nicklas Bendtner got injured in their Coppa Italia match with Cagliari.

The Danish striker is out for at least 3 months, a development which could lead to Boakye who is on loan to Sassuolo, returning to the Old Ladies earlier than expected.

The 19-year old is one of 3 strikers who Juventus are considering taking Bendtner's place - Ciro Immobile and Manolo Gabbiadini, the other two.

'90Minutes' can reveal that Juventus chanced on the co-ownership rule in Italy to buy 50% of the rights of Gabbiadini who is on loan to Bologna and also sold 50% of Immobile's rights to Genoa and still maintaining the right to recall them when needed.

Of the 3 players, Boakye who was acquired from Genoa is the only player Juventus owns all the rights, making his return comparatively easier to the rest.

He has also been in red-hot form in the recent past notching some 8 goals for Sassuolo and earning a call into the Black Stars as Ghana prepares for an onslaught on Africa come January in South Africa.