Juventus are seriously considering making a bid for Benfica midfielder Axel Witsel, La Repubblica reports.
The Bianconeri are looking to add one or two central midfielders to the squad in the summer and they are already identifying their targets.
After expressing their interest in Chelsea midfielder Raul Meireles, the Serie A giants have been linked with another high-profile player.
According to La Repubblica, Juventus are pondering summer swoop for Benfica star Axel Witsel.
Club sporting director Fabio Paratici visited Stamford Bridge to watch Raul Meireles, but the Belgian midfielder instead caught his eye with an impressive performance.
The Old Lady are now seriously considering a bid for the Belgian international, but they are unlikely to get him on the cheap.
The 23-year-old, who joined Benfica in a €7.5 million deal from Standard Liege last summer, has a €40 million release clause inserted in his contract.
After playing as an attacking midfielder for Standard, the Belgian has adopted a more defensive role at La Luz, but still managed to impress the visiting scouts.
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