Juventus Interested In Former Napoli Defender Wanted By Inter Milan | OneFootball

Juventus have entered the race for Genoa defender Leo Ostigard, with the Norway international also attracting interest from Inter Milan as clubs look to strengthen their backlines ahead of the summer window.

According to Tuttosport, via FCInterNews, Juventus have made initial exploratory contact over the former Napoli centre-back.

Indeed, the 1999-born defender has impressed consistently in Serie A since joining Genoa.

Therefore making this a potential transfer battle between two of Italy’s biggest clubs.

Media Play Down Chances Of Juventus & Inter Duel For Genoa Man Ostigard

However, Tuttosport are clear that it is too early to speak of a genuine Derby d’Italia playing out at the negotiating table.

Both clubs are at the very early stages of their assessments, and no concrete offers have been made to Genoa at this point.

For Inter, Ostigard would fit the profile they seek as they plan to replace the departing Acerbi and De Vrij.

His physicality, experience in Serie A and age make him an attractive option.

Whether either club accelerates their interest in the coming weeks will depend on how the rest of the season unfolds, and on what other defensive targets become available in what promises to be a busy summer market.