Max Allegri is said to have requested Ignazio Abate and Davide Astori for his new Juventus” data-scaytid=”5″>Juventus defence.
Max Allegri is said to have requested Ignazio Abate and Davide Astori for his new Juventus defence.
The Coach took over from Antonio Conte this afternoon and, with pre-season training already begun on Monday, time is short to rebuild the team in his image.
According to Sportmediaset, the ex-Milan tactician is looking to some of his old favourites to construct a four-man back line.
The first target is current Milan full-back Abate, who would cost around €8m for a permanent transfer.
Another addition could well be Cagliari” data-scaytid=”12″>Cagliari centre-back Astori, who is also of interest to the likes of Inter, Southampton and Aston Villa.
Players who could be on their way out are Italy internationals Andrea Barzagli and Angelo Ogbonna.
Meanwhile, Sky Sport Italia claim Allegri has given the all-clear to go ahead with the purchase of Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid.