These Are Matthijs de Ligt’s Potential Replacement

DBasia.news – Now Juventus appear active in the transfer market. After successfully recruiting Paul Pogba and Angel Di Maria, they are busy with their players leaving.

Federico Bernardeschi, Douglas Costa, Giorgio Chiellini, Merih Demiral, Rolando Mandragora are the names of players who left Juventus. Following them is Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt.

The 22-year-old defender agreed to Bayern Munich and Juventus accepted an offer for a total price of 80 million euros. De Ligt will also sign a 5 year contract (until 2027).

“Matthijs de Ligt to FC Bayern, here it is! A verbal agreement was reached tonight as the club has been in contact throughout the day, the latest offer was received by Juventus for a package worth more than 80 million euros,” said transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano.

“De Ligt has agreed personal terms and will sign (the contract) until June 2027.”

Juventus clearly need a replacement for De Ligt, especially since they have been left by Chiellini. Practically at the moment Massimiliano Allegri’s team only has Daniele Rugani and Leonardo Bonucci as central defenders, only Bonucci has experience.

BolaSkor.com summarizes from various sources regarding potential replacements for De Ligt with great potential to come to Juventus. Who are they?

1. Pau Torres

Juventus are quite serious about pursuing this player. The 25-year-old Spanish defender is a priority, given another shot of Gleison Bremer closer to Inter Milan.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Villarreal costs 50 million euros and Juventus hope they will reduce that price. But if it is forced Juventus can meet this price from the sale of De Ligt. Pau Torres is an experienced and quality defender.

2. Gabriel Magalhaes

Juventus already has four Brazilian players in the squad, namely Arthur Melo, Kaio Jorge, Danilo and Alex Sandro. The last two names are playing as defenders. So why not add more?

No doubt, according to The Independent, Juventus are targeting Arsenal’s Brazilian centre-back, Gabriel Magalhaes. With the return of William Saliba to Arsenal, the club has the opportunity to release Gabriel.

The 24-year-old defender is valued at 50 million pounds, but Juventus could include Adrien Rabiot in the transfer. Like a defender from South America, Gabriel is straightforward in his game.

3. Nikola Milenkovic

Bremer is not the only top defender in the Italian Serie A, apart from Kalidou Koulibaly who went to Chelsea, there is still Nikola Milenkovic who defends Fiorentina. The 23-year-old centre-back is Serbian and has been playing at Fiorentina since 2017.

Calciomercato reports Milenkovic is on the Juventus target list. The price tag is also relatively cheaper, although it is not easy to negotiate with Fiorentina.

4. Presnel Kimpembe

The 26-year-old French defender is looking for a new challenge after playing since 2014 at PSG (Paris Saint-Germain). Juventus could be the right club to do so. The official price is in the range of 40 million euros.

Kimpembe has a contract until 2024 at PSG and PSG could just let him go, moreover they have many options at the heart of defense from Marquinhos, Abdou Diallo, Thilo Kehrer, to Sergio Ramos.