Juventus are in advanced talks to sign Boca Juniors’ young midfield prospect Rodrigo Bentancur.
The Argentine was linked with a move to Milan during the course of the summer transfer window, but his club turned down an offer from the Rossoneri hierarchy.
Now, Boca’s President Daniel Angelici has gone on record to confirm that the Bianconeri are the front runners to secure the 19-year-old’s signature.
Juventus are in advanced talks to sign Boca Juniors’ young midfield prospect Rodrigo Bentancur.
The Argentine was linked with a move to Milan during the course of the summer transfer window, but his club turned down an offer from the Rossoneri hierarchy.
Now, Boca’s President Daniel Angelici has gone on record to confirm that the Bianconeri are the front runners to secure the 19-year-old’s signature.
“In Geneva we met Juventus officials,” he said during an interview with ESPN FC Radio. “At this moment I can say that we are advancing in negotiations for the sale of Bentancur."
According to Gazzetta Dello Sport, Juve would have to pay a fee of €9.4m to guarantee they land their target.