Leonardo Bonucci looks likely to move out to Manchester City at the same time as Dinamo Zagreb’s Marko Pjaca is almost ready for Juventus.
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The defender is one of the staples of the famous BBC back-line, and Euro 2016 did nothing but magnetise the attention of other clubs around him.
After an initial assault by Chelsea, it’s Manchester City’s turn to make a very serious move for the player. Their offer amounts to a €60m transfer, along with a five-year contract worth €8m per season for the player.
According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, the Old Lady was bombarded with calls by the Citizens yesterday as they pressed to close the deal. They may be on the verge of making it, especially as there are rumours that Bonucci agreed to a move.
The Rosea reports that the player, currently on holiday in the island of Formentera, organised a small goodbye drinks, signalling his decision to depart.
The Bianconeri have already signed Medhi Benatia, who will presumably replace the Italian to form a new back-line with the same ‘BBC’ acronym.
At the same time as Bonucci seems increasingly likely to leave, it appears the deal is almost complete for the signing of Pjaca. The Croatian has been offered a five-year contract at €2m per season, while his club will be paid approximately €22m plus another €2m in bonuses.
Reports that the deal is complete are expected as early as today, with the transfer being made official on Thursday.
