Juventus to battle Liverpool for £25million-rated Dutch international Lazio defender Stefan de Vrij
Serie A giants enter the chase for the wantaway centre-half according to reports in Italy
JUVENTUS are reportedly ready to fight Liverpool for Lazio defender Stefan de Vrij.
The 25-year-old is out of contract next summer and has so far refused to sign a new deal with the Biancocelesti.
Jurgen Klopp appeared to be leading the chase for the Dutch centre-back but claim Juve are now in the hunt for the star.
The Serie A giants are desperate to recruit the ace from their rivals are will battle the Reds all the way for his services.
De Vrij impressed for Lazio last season as they finished fifth in the table.
Premier League Liverpool have also been linked with his defensive partner Wallace as Klopp seems intent on strengthening his backline.
But the De Vrij is his main target as he plots a £25million move for the ace.
The Reds are still interested in £60m-rated Southampton centre-back Virgil van Dijk.
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However, after being reported to the authorities over their approach for the Holland international, the Saints are unlikely to want to do business with the Kop men.
And that leaves De Vrij as the main man in Klopp’s sights.
Meanwhile, Lazio are on the verge of bringing Lucas Leivia to the Stadio Olimpico.
The veteran midfielder has not been offered a new deal by Liverpool and is set for talks with the Italians after they had a £5m bid accepted.
