Juventus already looking for injured Paul Pogba’s transfer replacement just two months in – with Chelsea flop lined up
JUVENTUS are reportedly looking for a replacement for the injured Paul Pogba just two months after he signed - and have a Chelsea flop lined up.
The French midfielder faces months out after limping out of a training session with a knee issue.
It is a nightmare start to his second spell in Turin after seven years at Manchester United, which were also marred by multiple fitness problems.
There are even fears Pogba may miss the World Cup due to the severity of the injury, which could reportedly require surgery.
And Juventus are reportedly so concerned that they are considering bringing in a replacement ahead of the Serie A season.
claim the Old Lady are interested in Saul Niguez, who spent a nightmare season on loan at Stamford Bridge last term.
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The Atletico Madrid star, 27, failed to make an impact during his time at Chelsea and his difficult spell did not go unnoticed.
He only made ten Premier League appearances and struggled often after coming off the bench.
At one point the Spaniard even liked a tweet calling for him to return to Madrid.
Atletico reportedly want the midfielder off their books and are offering him out to other teams.
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The report adds that Massimiliano Allegri's side are prepared to go back into the market to get a midfielder, and have money from the Matthijs de Ligt sale.
Juventus' most high-profile signings this summer have been for free, with Pogba joining Angel Di Maria at the club this summer.
But they have also splashed out big cash for Torino defender Gleison Bremer.