A key Manchester United target has now attracted the interest from another notable European side.
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European reports this weekend have suggested that Juventus will battle Manchester United for Atletico Madrid defender Sime Vrsaljko.
Man United and Jose Mourinho have repeatedly been linked with a summer move for Atletico defender Sime Vrsaljko but they could now be facing some serious competition from a huge Champions League club for the signature of the star.
The Mirror reported last month that Man United were preparing a £35m raid for the Atletico star with Jose Mourinho hoping to strengthen his defensive backline.
European reports have suggested this evening however that Serie A champions Juve will look to derail United’s pursuit for Vrsaljko with the Italian side showing serious interest in the defender. CalcioMercato have cited a report from Spanish newspaper MundoDeportivo that suggests that Juve are closely monitoring the 26-year-old.
Vrsaljko featured last night for Croatia as the European side comfortably swept aside Nigeria in a 2-0 win thanks to a Luka Modric penalty and a Nigerian own goal.
Vrsaljko impressed in the right-back position and could certainly be viewed as a star ready to succeed ageing Manchester United defender Antonio Valencia.