Juventus have reportedly added rising Empoli star Saba Goglichidze to their ever-growing defensive shortlist.
The Bianconeri are determined for brand spanking new centre-backs having been pared to the bone as a consequence of Gleison Bremer’s ACL damage and Danilo’s imminent exit, leaving Federico Gatti and Pierre Kalulu because the solitary choices on the again.
So in latest weeks, the Serie A giants have been linked with a plethora of potential candidates for the position. Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo is reportedly the favorite for the position, however the record additionally contains the likes of Antonio Silva, David Hancko and Fikayo Tomori.
Nonetheless, La Gazzetta dello Sport (by way of IlBianconero) has now provide you with a brand new identify, claiming Goglichidze might be an attractive possibility for the Outdated Girl.
The Georgian began his profession at his hometown membership Torpedo Kutaisi earlier than being poached by Empoli final January for simply 450,000 euros. This season, the 20-year-old has been among the best revelations of the Serie A marketing campaign, so his worth has soared to circa 8 million euros.
The teenager has been spectacular on the again, particularly within the first months of the marketing campaign when the Tuscans offered themselves as one of the crucial stable defensive items in Serie A, with Ardian Ismajli (one other reported Juventus) marshalling the backline.
Due to this fact, Goglichidze has caught the attention of a number of prime suitors, together with Milan who’re reportedly determined to safe his signature. However in response to the pink newspaper, Juventus at the moment are prepared to supply their previous rivals some competitors.
The Georgia worldwide seems to be a profile that matches the present Bianconeri challenge. The Turin-based giants have been specializing in poaching younger skills moderately than solely monitoring established stars, as evidenced by the anticipated arrival of the comparatively unsung Alberto Costa, a 21-year-old Portuguese right-back who performs for Vitoria Guimaraes.
