Juventus main the race for departing Bournemouth defender

Juventus are edging nearer to sealing an settlement with Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi and his entourage on a summer season free switch.

The Bianconeri want to bolster their defensive ranks and put a brand new centre-back at Luciano Spalletti’s disposal. Nonetheless, this isn’t thought of an pressing matter.

Subsequently, their defensive plans could be adjourned till the summer season, whereas they concentrate on including different profiles to the squad this month, primarily a central midfielder, a back-up for Kenan Yildiz, a right-back, and probably a brand new striker.

Juve closing in on Marcos Senesi deal

Over the previous few weeks, Juventus have been more and more linked with a Senesi, whose contract with Bournemouth is about to run out on the finish of the season.

The Cherries have been attempting to maintain the Argentine on the Vitality, however he has so far turned down all extension proposals, which isn’t shocking when contemplating the checklist of high-profile admirers which were monitoring him. Even Barcelona have been talked about as a severe suitor.

However in response to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedullà, Juventus stay forward of the competitors within the race for Senesi.

The switch market skilled reveals that the 28-year-old’s brokers had already supplied him to the Bianconeri final June.

On the time, the Serie A giants opted towards making a direct transfer, however they’ve been retaining tabs on the participant ever since.

Juventus & Senesi engaged on a pre-agreement

The foundations state {that a} participant can freely negotiate and signal a pre-contract settlement with a brand new membership as soon as he enters the ultimate months of his present contract.

Subsequently, Juventus and Senesi might quickly tie the knot, as contacts between the 2 events proceed as they purpose to outline a full accord.

The Argentine worldwide is a left-footed defender who has already performed alongside Lloyd Kelly between 2022 and 2024. The 2 centre-backs at instances vied for a beginning berth, however in addition they performed side-by-side, with the Englishman transferring to different roles within the backline.