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Juventus eye Leonardo Bonucci replacement and turn their attention to Chelsea man
JUVENTUS are eyeing a move for Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, according to reports in Italy.
Chelsea ace Branislav Ivanovic is on Juventus' radar
Juve need a replacement for Leonardo Bonucci who has been ruled out for two months with a hamstring injury and Dani Alves who broke his leg.
Both players were injured during Juve’s shock 3-1 defeat to Genoa this weekend.
And Ivanovic is on their radar having been frozen out at Chelsea.
Branislav Ivanovic has been frozen out at Chelsea since Antonio Conte's change to a back three
Antonio Conte has been using Branislav Ivanovic off the bench
Antonio Conte has moved to a back three with Cesar Azpilicueta alongside David Luiz and Gary Cahill.
Victor Moses has been played as a right wing-back meaning Ivanovic is on the bench.
The 32-year-old has not started since the 3-0 defeat to Arsenal on September 24 and has only played 12 minutes of football as a sub since.
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But according to Gazzetta Juve could move for him in January to shore up their options.
Ivanovic joined Chelsea in 2008 and had been a mainstay in the back four until this season.
Last week it was also reported that Barcelona were considering a move for the Serbia defender due to their lack of options at right-back.
They sold Alves to Juventus and have been using Sergio Roberto there this season.
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