Zenit coach Mircea Lucescu has revealed Juventus are trying to buy midfielder Axel Witsel, who snubbed a move to Everton.
Juventus are trying to sign Belgium international Axel Witsel, Zenit coach Mircea Lucescu has confirmed.
Witsel told R-Sport this month he plans to stay at Zenit for another season and would not rule out prolonging his stay in Russia with a new contract.
But Lucescu revealed Serie A champions Juve are attempting to seal a deal for the midfielder, who has turned down a move to Everton ahead of the transfer window closing on Wednesday.
"We had a serious offer from Everton for Witsel, but the player rejected it," Lucescu told Dolce Sport.