Bonucci to City for Thiago Silva?

There are reports Juventus could release Leonardo Bonucci to Manchester City if they get Thiago Silva from Paris Saint-Germain.

It has been confirmed by City chief Ferran Soriano that Bonucci was interested in a move to England, as Pep Guardiola has referred to the defender as one of his favourite players.

In the end, club and player opted to stick together in Turin, but the situation is subject to change.

There are reports Juventus could release Leonardo Bonucci to Manchester City if they get Thiago Silva from Paris Saint-Germain.

It has been confirmed by City chief Ferran Soriano that Bonucci was interested in a move to England, as Pep Guardiola has referred to the defender as one of his favourite players.

In the end, club and player opted to stick together in Turin, but the situation is subject to change.

According to calciomercatoweb.it, Juventus are prepared to let Bonucci go if they get Thiago Silva as his replacement.

It’d be a huge bargain for the Bianconeri, as 32-year-old Brazilian Thiago Silva’s contract expires in June 2017, so he’d be a free agent.

Juventus director general Beppe Marotta already told Rai Sport that they are interested in his situation, calling it similar to the “opportunity” that arose with Andrea Pirlo.

The offer on the table from Manchester City is €60m with a five-year contract worth €8m per season net for Bonucci.