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Barcelona want Mattia De Sciglio as Nelson Semedo replacement?

By Ben Knapton, Senior Reporter | 13 May 2020

Barcelona identify Juventus defender Mattia De Sciglio as an ideal replacement for Nelson Semedo, according to a report.

Barcelona are reportedly eyeing up Juventus right-back Mattia De Sciglio as a potential replacement for Nelson Semedo.

Despite chalking up 29 appearances across all competitions for Barca during the 2019-20 campaign, Semedo has been heavily linked with a move away from Camp Nou.

A recent report claimed that the Catalan giants have put the defender up for sale after failing to agree terms over a new contract, and Barca are said to have already identified Semedo's successor.

According to Marca, Juve would be willing to part ways with De Sciglio during the upcoming transfer window, as the 27-year-old has played second fiddle to Juan Cuadrado for the majority of the season.

The report claims that the Old Lady would seek out €10m (£8.8m) for De Sciglio, a fee which Barca would find feasible in the current economic climate.

The Italy international has turned out 12 times for Juventus across all competitions this season and will see his current deal in Turin expire in 2022.