Juventus have reportedly approached Sassuolo for Manuel Locatelli, but after PSG and Manchester City, now Shakhtar Donetsk can become favourites due to Roberto De Zerbi.
This week coach De Zerbi confirmed he is leaving Sassuolo and is widely expected to sign for Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk.
According to Calciomercato.com, he could request Locatelli to help implement his style of football and the Italy international is intrigued by the prospect of playing abroad.
Juventus have reportedly approached Sassuolo for Manuel Locatelli, but after PSG and Manchester City, now Shakhtar Donetsk can become favourites due to Roberto De Zerbi.
This week coach De Zerbi confirmed he is leaving Sassuolo and is widely expected to sign for Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk.
According to Calciomercato.com, he could request Locatelli to help implement his style of football and the Italy international is intrigued by the prospect of playing abroad.
Juventus had been the absolute favourites, with Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain among those also interested in the 23-year-old.
His transfer value of circa €40m has made him a little too expensive for most Italian clubs, including Juve, who’d try to offer €20m plus some player exchanges.
However, De Zerbi’s move to Shakhtar opens up a different scenario, with reports of a €35m cash offer plus a contract worth €3m per season for Locatelli.
A great deal could also depend on who the Juventus coach will be next season and whether they qualify for the Champions League.