Premier League side Leicester City are currently in pole position to sign Juventus starlet Matias Soule, with Roma also an interested party.

La Gazzetta dello Sport have reported that Thiago Motta holds Soule in high esteem, but the Argentine is the most sought-after Juventus player in the current market as there is keen interest from England and Roma. Cristiano Guintoli has told Motta that the player would only be sold if a big offer arrives that meets Juve’s asking price of €40 million.

Leicester’s first offer was of €25 million plus bonuses of €5 million and it was rejected by the Bianconeri. But if they offer a base of €30 million and bonuses, it would probably unlock the deal. 

While Soule is more keen on joining Roma, the wage of €3 million per season offered by Leicester tempts him. His agent is currently in Turin and is monitoring any developments regarding his client’s future, as Roma prepare to make an offer too. Daniele de Rossi is very keen but Juve would rather sell him to a non-Italian club and not to an European rival in the Serie A.

Kaustubh Pandey I GIFN