Juventus will contact Lazio about the prospect of signing the apparently Manchester City-bound Aleksandar Kolarov, according to Tuttosport.
Earlier this week, Juventus Coach Gigi Del Neri claimed that he is still in need of a left-back ahead of next season.
Kolarov is the Bianconeri's first choice even though negotiations with Manchester City are already at an advanced stage.
The Serbia international didn't attend Lazio's pre-season medical testing this week, leading to speculation that his departure is imminent.
There were reports that City had agreed an £18m fee for Kolarov and that the only thing missing was his signature on the contract.
Lazio had also lined up Parma left-back Luca Antonelli as his replacement.
However, Tuttosport understands Juventus general manager Beppe Marotta will make contact with Lazio President Claudio Lotito in the next few hours.
Lotito is quoted in this morning's Tuttosport as saying: “If Juventus are interested and present an adequate offer anything can still happen. Everyone has a price.”
Kolarov has also reportedly expressed his desire to Juventus in private.
Lotito has a reputation for being a tough negotiator and there is a sense that he could be using Juventus' interest as a stalking horse to get City to pay more for Kolarov.
Juventus aren't able to compete with City financially, so they are more likely to offer a lump sum with a player in exchange, the favourite being Sebastian Giovinco. |
