Juventus are reportedly ready to offer €30m plus one player to sign Manuel Locatelli, but the price of the Sassuolo star is rising, and there are at least four Premier League clubs interested.
The product of Milan academy scored a brace in Italy’s 3-0 win over Switzerland on Wednesday, and according to several reports in Italy, Juventus have put him on top of their wish list, but the Old Lady will face competition from the best clubs in Europe.
Sassuolo want €40m to sell the player, but his price tag could rise to €60m following his performances at the Euros.
Juve in pressing per #Locatelli ma adesso il Sassuolo vuole aspettare #Euro2020 #calciomercato https://t.co/L9GUfErqyg
— La Gazzetta dello Sport (@Gazzetta_it) June 18, 2021
Juventus have been in talks with the Neroverdi for a long time and are ready to raise their bid from €25 to €30m, adding at least one player in the deal.
The likes of Nicolò Rovella, Radu Dragusin and Nicolò Fagioli could be included in a player-plus-cash swap deal, but it may not be enough to convince Sassuolo.
According to the report, many Premier League clubs are interested, such as Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Arsenal.
New Spurs managing director Fabio Paratici is an admirer of the 23-year-old and had already tried to secure the player’s services during his time at Juventus.