Juventus plotting move for Serie B revelation – Possible duel with Inter.

Juventus are apparently considering a move for Cesena defender Nicolo Bertola, who has been one of Serie B’s most excellent young players this season. The Bianconeri are now looking for January reinforcements to replace the voids in the back left by Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal’s ACL injuries, as well as the impending departure of club captain Danilo. Renato Veiga is likely to finalise his move from Chelsea in the coming hours. However, the Chelsea youngster will only be on a brief loan, so his future may not be at the Allianz Stadium.

So, while the Portuguese could serve as a stopgap until the end of the season, the Serie A giants will be seeking for long-term solutions in the summer, and Bertola could be one of them. The Carrara native is a Cesena youth product who has established himself as a defensive pillar for the Aquilotti, who are vying for Serie A promotion at the end of the season. The 21-year-old is a physically imposing centre-back with a keen eye for goal, as proven by his three goals and two assists in 19 Serie B games this season. The Ligurians have been desperate to get Bertola to sign a new deal, but so far to no effect So according to IlAccording to Secolo XIX of JuventusNews24, the Bianconeri will attempt to sign him on a free transfer in June, possibly inspired by Federico Gatti’s performances. The former Frosinone player also transferred to the Serie A giants from a Serie B team. However, the insider says that the player’s wage remains the most significant impediment. Bertola and his entourage are seeking for an annual net income of 800,000 euros, which the Juventus management believes is exorbitant for a Serie A newbie. It is also worth noting that Inter have been keeping a close eye on the young defender for months, which might set the ground for a tug-of-war between the two Derby d’Italia contenders.

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