JUVENTUS are “very close” to signing Manchester United youngster Tahith Chong in a “Paul Pogba-style transfer”, it is claimed.
The 20-year-old Dutchman has only made nine appearances this season, and with his contract expiring in the summer Italian champions Juve are lining up the forward on a free transfer.
Tahith Chong has only made nine appearances this season, and Juve are lining up the forward on a free transferCredit: Rex Features
According to Tuttosport in Italy, Old Lady bosses are closing in on agreeing a pre-contract with the player.
The deal will be similar to when Juve poached a young Pogba in 2012 after the midfielder ran down his Old Trafford deal and fell out with Sir Alex Ferguson.
Under Jose Mourinho Chong actually sat on the bench at Juve in the Champions League last season, but was an unused sub.
SunSport revealed the young winger will be offered a £35,000-a-week contract and a mega £2million signing on bonus to quit United for Juve.
However, it is understood the Red Devils have not given up on persuading him to stay and sign a new five-year deal.
Chong and his representatives are due to sit down with United in the next two weeks to thrash out terms.
His manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has already had discussions with him privately over his future, but he is still undecided.
Inter Milan have also shown interest in the talented midfielder this month.
Antonio Conte is keen to get in young blood as he looks towards a long-term plan for the club.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
