Juventus turn focus to Tomori after central defenders blocked

Juventus are turning their focus back towards Milan defender Fikayo Tomori and are prepared to pay €25m, according to Sportitalia.

The Bianconeri need at least another new centre-back after Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal were ruled out for the rest of the campaign by torn anterior cruciate ligaments.

Meanwhile, Ronald Araujo seems closer to agreeing a new contract with Barcelona, so they are forced to turn elsewhere.

Feyenoord only seem prepared to let David Hancko leave in the summer, while RC Lens defender Kevin Danso still has the fitness concerns that saw him fail a medical with Roma a few months ago.

According to Sportitalia transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà, the primary target for Juventus now is Tomori, who had already been in talks for a potential move several weeks ago.

It was believed that things had changed after Sergio Conceicao took over from Paulo Fonseca, but the pursuit of Kyle Walker from Manchester City might put all that back in doubt.

Tomori can fit the bill at Juventus

The report suggests Juventus are prepared to improve the proposal to Milan, making it a loan with obligation to buy for a total €25m.

That could convince them to give up on the English centre-back, who turned 27 last month.

Tomori was purchased from Chelsea for €35.3m in 2021.