Juventus may look to Germany in a bid to sign a new centre-back for the season ahead.
The Bianconeri are missing some cover at the back following Leonardo Bonucci’s departure this summer and are reportedly in the market for a new central defender.
Reports in Italy and Spain had linked the Bianconeri to Valencia’s Ezequiel Garay, however Beppe Marotta confirmed that there were no talks between the two clubs as yet.
Reports from Germany suggest Juve may look elsewhere and according to Bild, Juve are now linked with Schalke’s defender Benedikt Höwedes.
The report suggests the Bianconeri are prepared to offer a three-year deal with a €4m annual salary however they will face opposition from Premier League clubs including Liverpool.
Not Schalke again…..
Why? You mean the Draxler debacle?
Yes. They dont like Santo Beppe
why? He is a great player and a steal for the price.
Yeah,but schalke is difficult to deal with….
It is my understanding though that, Howedes doesnt want to play with Schalk though, and that their new manager isn’t a big fan, even stripping him off the captaincy. I think in this instance a deal should be easy, the real problem is Liverpool.
It is not yet clear if Klopp wants Howedes as he seems to only have eyes for VVD, lets hope Klopp stays indecisive so we can snatch him up. I think Howedes might prefer Liverpool do to old team mate Matip and him previously stating he wants to play in england.
I am failing to see how Höwedes can be a replacement for Bonucci.
Strong leader, and experiance, Howedes is a far better choice than Garay
YAS!! This should happen ASAP! Far better and more versatile defender than Garay from Valencia, Not to mention he brings Experience and leadership of the levels that rival Chiellini! Howedes would be a big upgrade on the now lost Bonucci, and the current Benatia.
I still rather trust Rugani for a season, but if we are to bring in a defender to steal his spot i rather it be a monster like Howedes than an average defender like Garay or Benatia.
Howedes — sure, why not. But what I’d really like out of this is a good relationship with Schalke. Give us the upper hand on signing Goretzka next summer.