Report: Wolves launch £30million bid for Juventus defender Daniele Rugani

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Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly joined the pursuit for Juventus defender Daniele Rugani.

According to the Times, Wolves have entered the race alongside Arsenal for the 25-year-old.

It is understood that the centre-back is available to leave Juventus this summer, but Arsenal have seen a two-year loan approach turned down.

The report details that Wolves have entered the running by submitting a £30million bid.

Wolves looked a little short at centre-back ahead of the new season, but have added Jesu Vallejo on loan from Real Madrid for the 2019/20 campaign.

It looks like manager Nuno Espirito Santo wants an offer and has attempted to splash the cash for Juventus’ enforcer.

Wolves preferred a three-man defence of Conor Coady, WIlly Boly and Ryan Bennett last season, but there is now the added European fixtures.

TBR’s View:

One more defensive option through the doors at Molineux should leave Wolves with a strong squad and ensure they look to build on a seventh-placed finish in the Premier League last season.

Rugani would be an exciting addition for the West Midlands club, as he’s someone with great pedigree and £30million shows a huge amount of faith.

The Italian is a ball-playing centre-back that would potentially be an upgrade in the Wolves defence and may be a success in the Premier League.

He played just 20 senior games across all competitions last season for Juventus and needs regular minutes to reach his full potential.