Empoli are looking for a replacement for the Nice bound Mattia Viti and they’ve reportedly contacted Juventus to explore a move for Daniele Rugani.
The Tuscan side are currently in the process of closing out a €15m total sale of the talented Viti to Nice, and they’ll need to quickly snap up a replacement ahead of the rapidly approaching season. Empoli’s first game of the season is a first round Coppa Italia clash against SPAL next weekend, so they’ll have to work fast if they want to make any new signings in time.
As reported by Alfredo Pedulla, Empoli have made an official approach to Juventus to explore a move for Rugani, keen to bring back the Italian defender. The Bianconeri are open to a loan deal and the negotiations could get into full swing next week.
Re-homing Rugani gives Juventus the opportunity to make a move for Fiorentina’s Nikola Milenkovic, a player also wanted by rivals Inter.