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Juve scouts have been watching each game of Monaco this season: these are the players on the Old Lady’s shortlist
Many former AS Monaco stars had been linked with a move to Juventus, though the Old Lady could not finalize the moves of Kurzawa and Martial in the past, whilst she is still following the likes of Fabinho, Bernardo Silva and Joao Moutinho.
The bianconeri are now scouting the hottest prospects that are blazing a trail at the Stade Luis II this season. The first one on the Old Lady’s shortlist is Kylian Mbappè, 18, who also played a key role in France’s U-19 European Championship win. Mbappè’s fast, skilled and has cold blood in front of goal. He has a double French-Cameroonian passport and Arsenal and PSG are also interested in welcoming his services. AS Monaco, however, are not even listening to offers for their star and, on the contrary, are preparing a contract extension as his current deal expires in 2019.
Mbappè, however, is not the only prospect on Juventus’ wish-list. CM.com has already informed our readers about the Serie A gaints’ strong interest in Tiemoué Bakayoko, a 22-year-old centre midfielder, as well as Gabriel Boschilla, 20, whose market value is already around € 15 million.
The Old Lady’s youths shopping list doesn’t end here. The bianconeri are also scouting Almamy Toure and Kevin N’Doram even though Thomas Lemar is probably the player Juventus are following the most having the 21-year-old already registered 80 appearances with the Monegasques’ senior squad.
Juventus scouts are still not convinced by Lemar’s physical structure, but his technical skills have left them impressed, so much so they will keep monitoring the Frenchman to evaluate if he’s worth an investment by the club.
Nicola Balice, translated by Lorenzo Bettoni @lorebetto
