Belgium international Axel Witsel is again being linked with Juventus, though Zenit are asking for €20m.
The midfielder’s father confirmed in recent weeks that “Juventus are an option” when he pushes for a departure from St Petersburg this summer.
According to Tuttosport newspaper, Zenit have no intention of releasing him for less than €20m.
While in the past Witsel was considered a replacement for Paul Pogba, reaching the Champions League Final changes Juve’s ambitions and market strategy.
Belgium international Axel Witsel is again being linked with Juventus, though Zenit are asking for €20m.
The midfielder’s father confirmed in recent weeks that “Juventus are an option” when he pushes for a departure from St Petersburg this summer.
According to Tuttosport newspaper, Zenit have no intention of releasing him for less than €20m.
While in the past Witsel was considered a replacement for Paul Pogba, reaching the Champions League Final changes Juve’s ambitions and market strategy.
They are now able to hold on to Pogba, plus reinforce with Witsel, Palermo forward Paulo Dybala and maybe even PSG striker Edinson Cavani.
As well as the €100m earned by playing the Final against Barcelona in Berlin, the Bianconeri aim to raise another €10m by selling Fernando Llorente to Sevilla or Liverpool.