Chelsea have reignited their interest in signing Juventus left-back Alex Sandro in the January transfer window, according to The Daily Express.
The Blues are lining up a fresh approach for the Brazil international, who was heavily linked with a move to the west London club in the summer. However, transfer failed to materialise as the Premier League champions ended up signing six other players in the off-season.
Manchester City have reportedly prepared a £50m bid to lure Juventus defender Alex Sandro to Etihad Stadium, according to The Mirror.
City boss Pep Guardiola tried to secure the signature of the 26-year-old last year but it was turned down by the Italian champions.
The report claims that the Citizens are reignite their interest for the Brazilian ace this summer with a massive bid that the Old Lady supposedly find hard to turn down.
Chelsea’s need for defensive reinforcement has seen them renew their interest in Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci this summer.
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has a long-standing interest in the Italian international, but it appeared that he would need to look somewhere else after the centre-back signed a new long-term contract with the Serie A champions.
Juventus are reportedly interested in January move for Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian.
The 26-year-old struggled for regular football in the early stages of the current campaign, but has been a part of the squad over the last few weeks.
Despite his return to the playing XI, it is understood that the Italian’s future at Old Trafford is uncertain as manager Mourinho prepares to overhaul the squad this January.
Manchester United are reportedly plotting a January move for Juventus forward Grigoris Kastanos.
The Cyprus international, who joined the Italian champions from Enosis Neon Paralimni in 2014 and it is understood that he is on the verge of making his first-team appearances for the Old Lady.