This summer, Juventus will be looking to bolster their ranks by adding affordable profiles to their squad.
The Bianconeri surely need to strengthen their aging fullback/wingback department with young players. Therefore, an emerging report claims that the club has decided to revive its interest in a longtime transfer target.
According to TuttoJuve, the Old Lady is keeping tabs on Atletico Madrid left-back Renan Lodi who spent the campaign on loan at Nottingham Forest.
The 25-year-old’s Premier League stint started on a slow note, but he eventually moved up a gear, playing an important role in Forest’s survival.
So while the English club has the option to maintain his services on a permanent basis, the Brazilian’s future remains uncertain.
Therefore, Juventus are hoping to pounce on the situation and strike a deal with Atletico that would see Lodi arrive in Turin, possibly on loan.
The source adds that the Bianconeri consider the player as the long-term heir of his compatriot Alex Sandro who might leave the club in the summer.
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Despite what the report suggests, Sandro’s departure remains wishful thinking, as Juventus are unlikely to find a suitor who’s willing to match his hefty wages. Nevertheless, picking up a younger alternative remains instrumental for the club.
But as we all know, negotiating a deal with Atletico can be a daunting task, as proven by Morata’s transfer, not to mention Nottingham who can put Juve’s hopes to bed by activating their option to buy the fullback.
