Manchester City lodge £51m defender bid to see off interest from ChelseaMANCHESTER CITY have made a renewed £51million offer for Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci, according to reports. By James Cambridge 08:27, Fri, Jul 8, 2016 | UPDATED: 09:01, Fri, Jul 8, 2016 Link copied Bookmark GETTYManchester City have reportedly made a second offer for Leonardo Bonucci City are said to have made a an offer in the region of £40m for the Italy international earlier in the week that was knocked back by Juve.Italian newspaper Tuttosport claimed City had offered the centre-back a a £6m-a-season contract but he was said to be keen to stay with Juve.Antonio Conte worked with the 29-year-old at Juve and the Sun claimed yesterday he favours a move to Stamford Bridge to link up with his former boss.Bonucci made 49 appearances in all competitions for Juventus last season, scoring three goals and providing two assists. Related articles Manchester City refused £38.4m deal for Leonardo Bonucci Leonardo Bonucci wants to join Antonio Conte at Chelsea: Man City keen Transfer News: Pogba to Man Utd boost and Liverpool deal close SUBSCRIBE Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy