Man United to swoop on Juventus, Atletico target
The Sao Paulo defender is an Under-20 Selecao star, and is on a deal which will expire in the summer of 2018.
We recently broke the story of Lyanco’s link to Juventus via Fabrizio Romano.
Juventus made an initial €5 million (bonuses included) bid, one which was turned down by the Brazilians, who reportedly are looking for a sum in the €8-9 million area.
Sao Paulo’s president confirmed (above link) that both Juventus and Atletico were interested in their man: “We’ve received an offer from Juventus, they’ve officially told us.
“Atletico Madrid have also written in with a bid. We’re ready to negotiate with both clubs in the coming days or weeks”.
Lyanco has made 21 Brasileirao starts, and has been the subject of a battle between Serbia and Brazil’s federations, the defender playing first for Serbia’s Under-19s before going on to represent the Selecao on four occasions at the Under-20 level.
In fact, Juventus were so enamoured by their man that they tried to make an offer for Lyanco on transfer deadline day, but were turned down.
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