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Juventus are reportedly inquiring about younger Benfica centre-back Antonio Silva as they appear to strengthen the backline with a brand new signing in January.
The 21-year-old has been sharpening his instruments on the Lisbon-based membership from a young age, climbing the ranks to cement himself as an everyday function in Roger Schmidt’s first workforce in earlier campaigns. He additionally grew to become a stalwart on the again with the Portuguese nationwide workforce.
Nonetheless, the defender is not an computerized starter at Benfica following the appointment of Silva do Nascimento as new head coach. As an example, he was dropped from the beginning lineup in yesterday’s Champions League contest in opposition to Monaco which led to a 3-2 victory for the Portuguese.
So in keeping with Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Juventus want to pounce on Silva’s present state of affairs at Benfica by poaching his providers in January.
The Bianconeri are determined to signal a defender because the backline has been depleted by accidents. Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal may not play once more this season after struggling ACL tears.
The Previous Woman has been linked with a number of profiles for the position, together with the likes of Milan Skriniar, Jakub Kiwior and Radu Dragusin.
However, Di Marzio believes Juventus are severe about Silva. The switch market guru reveals that Cristiano Giuntoli and Co. have made new contacts with the participant’s agent Jorge Mendes. The Italian giants need to perceive if a January switch can be possible.
Giuntoli and Mendes are reportedly engaged on the matter, however have but to obtain a solution from Benfica.
The duo could possibly be engaged on a mortgage deal much like the association that introduced Francisco Conceicao from Porto to Juventus in the summertime. The Portuguese tremendous agent performed an instrumental position within the transfer.
Silva’s contract with the Eagles is legitimate till June 2027, and he reportedly has a launch clause price 100 million euros.
