Chelsea transfer report: Blues target Kostas Manolas also wanted by Juventus as replacement for ‘AC Milan-bound’ Leonardo Bonucci Read m

Centre-back Bonucci is expected to complete a £35m move to the San Siro imminently and Juve have already begun their search for the 30-year-old's replacement.

Roma defender Manolas has been the subject of intense speculation throughout the summer window to date, with Premier League champions Chelsea reportedly interested.

However, according to Tuttosport, Juve are pressing forward in trying to lure Roma into selling Manolas despite their initial reluctance.

The 26-year-old Greece international came close to a move to Russia giants Zenit St Petersburg early in the window, only for the deal to collapse last minute.

And Juve are looking to capitalise on the uncertainty surrounding his future at the Stadio Olimpico by launching their own bid within the next few days.