Juventus have moved to sign Hellas Verona defender Juan Cabal ahead of Inter Milan.
This according to Sky Sport Italia transfer market expert Gianluca Di Marzio, via FCInter1908. he reports that the Bianconeri have found an agreement with Verona on a deal worth €10-12 million.
Inter have been working to try and sign Verona defender Cabal over the last week or so.
The Nerazzurri have been in talks with both the player’s representatives and with Verona.
Inter have had an agreement in hand with Cabal on personal terms for a couple of days now.
Meanwhile, the Nerazzurri have also gotten close to an agreement with the Gialloblu.
Cabal is the player Inter have aimed to sign in order to reinforce on the left of their back three.
This has been the result of an injury to wingback Tajon Buchanan.
With Buchanan set to miss the first few months of next season, Carlos Augusto will be needed at wingback primarily. Therefore, the Brazilian cannot cover in defense.
As such, Inter have been searching for a left-sided centre-back.
And Cabal appeared to be the player who the Nerazzurri would be signing for that role.
Juventus Hijack Inter Milan Deal For Hellas Verona Defender Juan Cabal
However, Di Marzio reports, Juventus have moved in at the eleventh hour.
The Sky transfer expert reports that the Bianconeri have entered into talks with Verona for Cabal.
According to Di Marzio, things are not quite wrapped up just yet.
However, anticipates, they are getting very close.
Di Marzio reports that Juventus have offered a deal worth €10-12 million including add-ons.
That is higher than the €10 million total value to the bid that Inter had put forward.
Therefore, Verona prefer the Bianconeri’s offer.
It now looks clear that Cabal will be heading to Juventus rather than to Inter this summer.
