Exclusive: Juventus want Man United, Milan target... on two conditions
The Milan, Manchester United, Inter and Monaco target has also been pursued by a number of other Premier League clubs, and with a deal expiring in 2019, he is refusing to sign a new contract with Lazio.
Our Fabrizio Romano can reveal that Juventus had the Spanish-Senegalese star watched on Monday as he guided Lazio to a 3-1 win over Torino.
Juventus’ Fabio Paratici has long been a fan, but will only try to sign the 22-year-old on two conditions: if he is available at a bargain price, and if he has ironed out some of his behavioural issues.
Keita recently refused a Coppa Italia call-up, for example, and isn’t getting on well with his club, refusing to sign a new deal and getting up during a recent Christmas dinner… just as president Lotito was getting up to talk.
Juve’s hope is that Keita will force a move out of Lazio, knowing that his price will be driven down by his ability to sign with a new club on a Bosman from January onwards.
Fabrizio Romano, adapted by @EdoDalmonte