Juventus ‘have agreement in principle’ with Chelsea target Kostas Manolas but must negotiate with Roma over fee
The Bianconeri are a man short in defence after selling Leonardo Bonucci to AC Milan for £35million
JUVENTUS have reportedly reached an agreement in principle with Chelsea target Kostas Manolas.
claim the Roma defender has agreed to join the Italian champions, but the clubs have yet to decide a fee.
The report claims Juve are prepared to offer around €30m to sign the Greece international.
Manolas, 26, impressed Chelsea manager Antonio Conte during his time as Juventus manager.
Italian boss Conte targeted Manolas following the departure of John Terry.
The Blues have since completed the £34million signing of Antonio Rudiger, Manolas' team-mate at Roma last season.
Rudiger joined the Premier League champions on a five-year deal and will wear the No 2 shirt next season.
Juventus are looking to replace defensive rock Leonardo Bonucci, who has completed his £35million to AC Milan on a five-year deal.
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Meanwhile, Juventus have reignited their interest in Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi.
Italian journalist Ginaluca Di Marzio reports Juve have drawn blanks with Chelsea’s Nemanja Matic, who looks to be joining Manchester United, and Emre Can who Liverpool are not prepared to sell.
Last week Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich gave the green light for Matic to make his preferred move to Old Trafford and link up with Mourinho again, but only if they stump up £50million.
Meanwhile Liverpool have flatly refused to sell Can who has a year left to run on his current deal.
