Juventus will reportedly move to secure the long-term future of defender Leonardo Bonucci after suggestions he wanted to transfer to Manchester City in the summer emerged.
City’s chief executive, Ferran Soriano, told RAC1 (h/t Ed Malyon of the Daily Mirror) that the Italian centre-back made it clear he was keen to join and link up with manager Pep Guardiola, although Juventus are said to have scuppered any chance of a transfer happening.
In response to these suggestions, the Bianconeri are reportedly ready to react. According to Fabrizio Romano of Calciomercato.com, there’s a five-year contract on the table for the 29-year-old and a salary that could see Bonucci earn around €6 million (£5.