Juventus in discussions over swap deal for €15m-rated Italy U21 star

Reports in Italy claim that Juventus are in discussions with Fiorentina over a potential deal for breakout star and Italy U21 international Niccolo Fortini, who is valued in the region of €15m. 

According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus are one of several Serie A sides interested in a potential deal for the 19-year-old full-back, who made his league debut for La Viola in September. Roma are also said to be interested in Fortini, who has gone on to make 20 first-team appearances so far this term. 

Fortini is considered a strong option for the future, but if a deal were to open up, Juventus could move sooner rather than later. 

As things stand, Andrea Cambiaso is the only Bianconeri left-back whose immediate future is not up in the air. Juan Cabal has attracted interest from VfL Wolfsburg, while Filip Kostic’s contract will be up at the end of the season and is unlikely to be renewed. 

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Fiorentina value Fortini at €15m. The Viola are unlikely to budge on their valuation, but there could be room to negotiate on the formula of the deal according to Thursday’s report. 

La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that Juventus could look to include Federico Gatti in a permanent deal, or a potential loan deal for Rugani in order to reduce the cash fee that they would have to pay Fiorentina.