Stephan Lichtsteiner’s contract saga rumbles on, with the latest reports indicating that Juventus could bring in Danilo to replace the full-back.
The Swiss international’s contract expires at the end of the season, and his negotiations with the Bianconeri have been the source of much rumour and speculation in recent weeks.
Stephan Lichtsteiner’s contract saga rumbles on, with the latest reports indicating that Juventus could bring in Danilo to replace the full-back.
The Swiss international’s contract expires at the end of the season, and his negotiations with the Bianconeri have been the source of much rumour and speculation in recent weeks.
It had been thought that the Old Lady were moving closer to an agreement with the former Lazio right-back, heading off interest from the likes of Inter and Manchester City.
However, Gianluca Di Marzio’s website is today reporting that Lichtsteiner is closer to the exit door than to putting pen to paper.
The site believes that the two parties are no closer to reaching an agreement, with Juventus’ offer still falling short of Lichtsteiner’s wage demands, and the 30-year-old seriously considering leaving at the end of the season.
According to the website, this has led Juventus to seek alternatives, and it believes that one such alternative is Danilo of Porto.
Di Marzio’s web page states that the Old Lady have already submitted a €10m bid for the 23-year-old with wages on offer thought to be in the region of €2m – a figure €1m less than Lichtsteiner’s reported demands.
It’s believed that Porto would not be keen on losing the player, but with Juventus initiating contact Di Marzio reports that the Serie A champions do have options should Lichtsteiner head for the exit.