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Juve and Man Utd target wants to lower his €65 million tag to ease exit

Juve and Man Utd target wants to lower his €65 million tag to ease exit

It’s no secret that Juventus’ famous backline is already in a period of transition, and that uncertainty will only increase. With Leonardo Bonucci gone, and Giorgio Chiellini and Andrea Barzagli getting older, the ‘Old Lady’ needs to get younger.

With Daniele Rugani and Mattia Caldara, Juve have young centerbacks to build around. However, executives in Torino are not ones to rest on their laurels. The Bianconeri are certainly of the mindset that competition breeds success, and are looking to increase both.

Atletico Madrid central defender Jose Gimenez has been on their radar for some time now, and it appears they’re ready to pounce on the 22-year-old. The main stumbling block, as usual, is money. His release clause of €65 million scares both Juventus and Manchester United, who are also in competition to sign Gimenez.

Both clubs are looking to force Atletico to lower the release clause, otherwise he may be cost prohibitive to them. One factor that’s in their favor is the player’s wishes. He also hopes to lower the release clause in an effort to secure his exit from the Wanda Metropolitano.