Veiga is another Chelsea defender on Juventus wish list

Transfer pundit Fabrizio Romano claims that Chelsea defender Renato Veiga is the latest name on the Juventus transfer wish-list.

The Bianconeri made it very clear they are looking for at least two reinforcements for the defence, having lost both Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal for the rest of the season to anterior cruciate knee ligament injuries.

They have seen their first choice targets like Ronald Araujo of Barcelona and Milan’s Fikayo Tomori seem increasingly improbable, so are now turning to other alternatives.

Veiga latest Juventus transfer target

Sky Sport Italia already mentioned Newcastle United player Lloyd Kelly today, while there were reports Axel Disasi had been proposed to Juve, but now Romano has pointed towards Veiga too.

The 21-year-old brings versatility, as he can play in central defence or as a left-back.

There is a great deal of competition for the defender, who has also been linked with Napoli, Borussia Dortmund, Olympique Marseille, VfB Stuttgart and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Veiga has three senior caps for Portugal and was purchased from FC Basel for €14m just six months ago.