According to Italian reports, Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo is pressing to transfer to the Allianz Stadium, while Benfica is reportedly refusing to sell Antonio Silva this month.
Despite agreeing to sign Alberto Costa, a right-back for Vitoria Guimaraes, Juventus is still searching for defensive reinforcements.
After Benfica told Jorge Mendes in January that they would not consider offers for his client Antonio Silva, Sky Sport Italia believes that Araujo has emerged as the Bianconeri’s top target in their search for a replacement for injured center-back Gleison Bremer.
Sportitalia claims that although the Uruguayan defender wants to leave Barcelona and join the Old Lady this month, the Catalans have not yet consented to his departure.
After having surgery in the summer to treat a hamstring problem, Araujo has just returned to play.
If Barcelona declines to sell Araujo, Juventus will try again for Milan’s Fikaoyo Tomori, according to Sky Sport Italia.
The Bianconeri are occupied during the winter transfer window since they are seeking offensive reinforcement .
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