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Transfer news: Juventus in talks over deal for Roma defender Kostas Manolas after Leonardo Bonucci's departure

Juventus have held talks with Chelsea and Manchester United target Kostas Manolas as they try to tie up a deal for the Roma defender.

The Italian champions are currently on the hunt for a new centre-back after selling Leonardo Bonucci to AC Milan.

Juve have reportedly now set their sights on Manloas, who has previously been linked with a move to Chelsea and Manchester United.

Indeed, according to La Reppublica, Juventus general manager Beppe Marotta met with Roma sporting director Monchi over the weekend to try broker a deal.