JUVENTUS have identified Chelsea star Jorginho as an alternative to main summer transfer target Manuel Locatelli, according to reports.
Sassuolo ace Locatelli poses as Juve’s top target ahead of the summer transfer window following a raft of impressive performances in Serie A this season.
Chelsea star Jorginho has been linked with a move to JuventusCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Sassuolo star Manuel Locatelli is Juventus’ top transfer targetCredit: Getty Images – Getty
According to Calciomercatio, however, the defending Italian champions are lining Jorginho up as a potential Plan B in case they fail to land their main man.
Juventus have been keeping tabs on the star midfielder since last season when former Blues boss Maurizio Sarri was in charge.
The Italy international broke onto the scene at Napoli in 2017 when Sarri was in charge and continued to shine bright at Stamford Bridge when the Italian coach took him along to west London.
Juventus have continued to track Jorginho even after Sarri was replaced by club legend Andrea Pirlo in the dugout last summer.
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The 29-year-old ace’s Chelsea contract expires in 2023 and his agent has never ruled out a potential return to Italy.
The Bianconeri are likely to continue to monitor the situation but Pirlo appears to have made it clear to the club’s management that Locatelli is his top pick.
The Sassuolo ace has played a critical role in the Neroverdi’s impressive campaign that has seen them climb up to ninth place in the table.
Juventus have been short of quality players in midfield for some time and have identified the Italy international as the solution to their problems.
However, the Vecchia Signora are bracing themselves for a potential bidding war with Manchester City, who are also keeping tabs on the 23-year-old.
If City beat Juventus to Locatelli then it is highly likely that Jorginho will soon be subject to a transfer bid by the Turin-based club.
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