Juventus and Milan to battle for highly-rated Bologna defender

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Phil Costa·29 January 2019

Juventus and Milan to battle for highly-rated Bologna defender

Juventus and Milan are reportedly prepared to battle for Bologna defender Gabriele Corbo.

The 19-year-old is yet to make his senior debut but remains a permanent fixture for the Primavera and Italian youth sides.

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According to Sky Italia, both clubs have contacted Corbo but the arrival of Siniša Mihajlović as manager – who often promotes young players – will block any transfers.

Juventus are short in defence following the departure of Medhi Benatia to Al-Duhail but are close to re-signing Martin Cáceres from Lazio to provide cover.

Milan, meanwhile, are keen to add promising homegrown talents behind Alessio Romagnoli and Mattia Caldara.

Bologna are said to be quietly confident over keeping Corbo having recently tied him down to a new five-year deal.