Juventus prepare offer for Chelsea target
Juventus prepare offer for Chelsea target
Juventus are considering an approach for Belgian international Axel Witsel with a deal for Javier Mascherano looking less likely. The Old Lady are on the search for further midfield recruits after signing Miralem Pjanic.
Argentine star Mascherano was tipped to make a move to the Turin giants before Barcelona expressed their desire to keep hold of his services.
Italian source Tuttosport reports that the Serie A holders have now shifted their focus to Zenit.St Peterburg midfielder Witsel, who is said to be eyeing up a fresh challenge for the new season.
However, they would have to face stiff competition from the Premier League with the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea being long-term admirers of the player's talents.
Witsel is currently featuring for Marc Wilmots' Belgium at the European championships in France.
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