Juventus & Atalanta battling it out for Spezia defender Nicolo Bertola

Juventus & Atalanta battling it out for Spezia defender Nicolo Bertola

Juventus must overcome competitors from Atalanta in the event that they want to purchase the providers of Nicolo Bertola.

As reported in earlier days, the Bianconeri are monitoring the 21-year-old who has been making waves in Serie B. The central defender is a youth product of Spezia who has now cemented himself as a stalwart on the again for the primary group.

This season, he has made 20 appearances in Italy’s second tier, showcasing a knack for aim contribution as evidenced by his three strikes and two assists.

However in keeping with La Gazzetta della Sport by way of TuttoJuve, Atalanta have been eager to signal the Italy U21 starlet for some time and can try to take action within the coming hours.

La Dea need to pounce on Bertola’s expiring contract to safe his signature for a comparatively low payment. Gian Piero Gasperini wish to add the participant instantly to his squad given the dearth of choices on the again amidst the present damage disaster, as Sead Kolasinac has now joined Giorgio Scalvini and Odilon Kossounou on the sidelines.

However, Spezia gained’t be glad with mere compensation within the form of bonuses, however are requesting a switch payment of 1.5 million euros.

The Ligurians have upped their asking value as they know that Juventus are additionally on the participant’s path. Furthermore, the Bianconeri can be prepared to go away the teenager on mortgage at Spezia till the top of the season, which might increase their probabilities of securing a promotion to Serie A.

However, the Bianconeri stay extra occupied by bolstering their ranks for the second half of the season. After signing Alberto Costa, Randal Kolo Muani and Renato Veiga, they’ll be seeking to spherical off their January enterprise by securing the providers of Newcastle United defender Lloyd Kelly who’s reportedly near becoming a member of Thiago Motta’s squad.