CHELSEA star Jorginho is reportedly wanted by Juventus as Maurizio Sarri prioritises his transfer over N’Golo Kante with Federico Bernardeschi to be part of the deal.
The former Blues boss is a long standing admirer of Jorginho, who used to play under the Italian at Napoli before following him to Stamford Bridge in 2018.
Jorginho was brought to West London by Sarri for £57.4million two years ago, but the Juve boss jumped ship at the end of his first season at Stamford Bridge, replacing Massimiliano Allegri as Bianconeri manager.
The midfielder been an integral figure for Chelsea this season under Frank Lampard, making 26 league appearances and netting four goals.
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But according to Alfredopedulla, a second reunion between the Italians could be on the cards this summer.
The report claims that Sarri would jump at the chance to snatch the midfielder away from the Blues and would prioritise the move over securing a deal with Kante, who has been linked with Juventus since last summer.
Sarri converted the defensive midfielder into a complete all-rounder during his single season in England and is said to be keen on reuniting with the 29-year-old in Serie A.
The French World Cup winner still has three years left to run on the £290,000-a-week deal he penned with the Blues in 2018, and would reportedly command up to £100m for a switch.
He also also been hit by injuries this season, restricting him to 18 Premier League appearances.
Jorginho’s Italy teammate Bernardeschi, 26, could be offered as a sweetener by Juve to firm up the deal.
The Bianconeri winger arrived at the Allianz for £34million from Fiorentina in the summer of 2017.
He has not been as productive in Turin as he was with the Viola and has slipped down the pecking order under Sarri, with only 21 outings for Juve this season, recording just one Champions League goal and a solitary assist in Coppa Italia competition.
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Lampard will finally be looking to bring in some new recruits when the transfer window reopens.
Chelsea were under their transfer ban last summer and – despite having it lifted before January – they only wrapped up a deal with Norwegian starlet Bryan Fiabema.
Wingers Pedro and Willian are both out of contract at the end of the season and could be let go, opening up space in the middle for reinforcements.