Juventus are seriously interested in signing Atalanta midfielder Tiberio Guarente, according to his agent Giovanni Bia.
The Bianconeri are in the market for a ball-playing central midfielder and have drawn up a shortlist of three names comprised of Lazio's Cristian Ledesma, Genoa's Alberto Zapater and last but not least Guarente.
Sevilla reportedly bid close to €10m for the 24-year-old during the summer, but his valuation is thought to be nearly half that now.
Speaking to Tutto Mercato Web, Bia said: “I don't know what Atalanta will decide. I can confirm that he would not like to leave right now, in view of the link that ties him to Bergamo.
“He would not like to leave the Nerazzurri in this moment of difficulty even if he has many offers. Recently Juventus have come alive, further to the usual interest from Fiorentina.”
Guarente has been almost ever present for Atalanta so far this season, starting 15 of their 16 games in Serie A.
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