A TRIO of Premier League giants are locked in a transfer tug-of-war to sign centre-back Sebastian Walukiewicz, according to reports.
Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United are all interested in the 20-year-old Cagliari ace despite him signing a new contract last week.
Sebastian Walukiewicz, right, is wanted by a trio of Prem giantsCredit: AP:Associated Press
Although his new deal expires in the summer of 2024, it won’t deter Europe’s top clubs from launching their move.
According to Italian publication Corriere dello Sport, Inter Milan are also in the mix with Cagliari valuing him at £54million.
The Poland international has shown terrific potential following his breakthrough season last campaign.
He is now one of the first names on the team-sheet having played every minute of Serie A action this season.
Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in the market for a new central defender to provide competition for Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire.
Injury-prone Eric Bailly and Phil Jones are also set for the exit door either in January or the summer.
Liverpool have endured a major defensive injury crisis this season with Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez on the treatment table.
And Chelsea want a young central defender as a long-term replacement for 36-year-old Thiago Silva.
Any deal could see Walukiewicz return to the Serie A club on loan to aid his development.
Walukiewicz’s fine form has been rewarded by his country after making his international debut in October.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
