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Chelsea target Bonnuci as Juventus places a high price tag on the Italian

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I taly defender Leonardo Bonucci is said to a prime target for incoming Chelsea coach Antonio Conte, but Juventus will be sure not to let their man go easily.

Against Belgium, the 29-year-old put in a brave and tactically skilled performance, helping the Azzurri secure an efficient 2-0 win over the talented Red Devils on Monday evening.

Following this impressive display, alarm bells are now ringing for the Old Lady, with Conte said to be interested in using his contacts at his old club to bring the defender to Stamford Bridge.

Nonetheless, it will take a huge some of money to potentially prise Bonucci away from Juventus, and the Italian defender could command a fee in the region of €60 million.

However, Tuttosport have claimed that even this lucrative sum may not be enough to persuade the Turin hierarchy to relinquish the player’s services.

If the Bianconeri were to sell, then Benfica’s Victor Lindelof could represent a possible replacement, although it is though that both Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are leading the race to sign the 21-year-old.

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