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Whisper+ analysis
- Bournemouth identify Nicolo Savona as a transfer target.
- Bayer Leverkusen are also showing an interest.
- Juventus are keen to retain the defender's services.
Authenticity (3.5/5): Bournemouth make Savona contact
Bournemouth technical director Tiago Pinto has reportedly made contact with Juventus over a potential move for Savona.
According to Tuttosport, Pinto has enquired about the details of a possible transfer, although the Cherries are also facing competition from Bundesliga giants Bayer Leverkusen.
Value (3/5): Bournemouth learn Savona asking price
Juventus are reluctant to part ways with the 22-year-old full-back and will only consider a sale if they receive offers between €25m (£21.4m) and €30m (£25.7m).
Suitability (3.5/5): Highly-rated defender
The Juventus academy product is enjoying a breakthrough season, having featured in 33 competitive matches this term, including seven Champions League appearances.
Juventus have high hopes for the right-back, demonstrating the potential he has to grow into a top-quality defender.
Upgrade? (4/5): Long-term Smith successor
Bournemouth currently have two right-back options in their squad, Adam Smith and Julian Araujo. The former has been a regular feature on Andoni Iraola's side this season, but with the experienced defender set to turn 34 this month, the Cherries could be on the lookout for potential replacements.
With Savona in the early stages of his career, he could be a viable successor to Smith in the long term.
Logic (2/5): Difficult to leave Juventus
After breaking into the first team this season, Savona may be reluctant to leave a club he has been at since the age of eight. He may also be keen to stay with his current employers if Juventus are successful in their bid to secure Champions League qualification.
Whisper+ verdict: 16/25
Savona has the potential to be a valuable addition to Iraola's side, but it is difficult to see how Bournemouth will be able to prise him away from Turin.
