Antonio Conte is still in the market for a strong centre back ahead of next season.
The Italian manager has reportedly lost the signature of Virgil Van Dijk and his attention is now on Juventus centre defender Leonardo Bonucci.
The Italian defender was linked with a move to Chelsea last summer but chose to stay in Turin and almost helped the old ladies lift the Champions League trophy this season. However, it is understood that Conte is making new efforts to lure Bonucci to consider a Stamford Bridge move this summer.
And right now in a new development, the premier league champions are said to be ready to step up their attempts to land the 30-year-old this summer, and they could include Serbian international Nemanja Matic as part of the deal.
According to The Sun, the Stamford Bridge club are keen to bring Bonucci to west London and that the inclusion of Nemanja could sweeten the deal for Juventus. It was also added that Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri admires Matic so much and would welcome his arrival in Italy.The Sun also claim Juventus value Leonardo at around £60m but that the
It was also added that Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri admires Matic so much and would welcome his arrival in Italy.
The Sun also claim Juventus value Leonardo at around £60m but the Blues could get him up for £48m including Matic.
Legend John Terry is leaving Stamford Bridge already, and a new standard defender is needed to fill his void.
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