ESPN.com · Aug 30, 2016
Juventus interested in Axel Witsel after Everton move rejected - Lucescu
Axel Witsel's Zenit St Petersburg manager Mircea Lucescu has said Juventus are interested in the Belgium international.Zenit St Petersburg manager Mircea Lucescu has said that Italian champions Juventus have expressed interest in Axel Witsel, while also revealing that the player turned down an offer from Everton.
Witsel, 27, has already said he plans to stay with the Russian club this season after his name had been linked to numerous teams in recent weeks.
However, Lucescu told Dolce Sport: "We had a serious offer from Everton for Witsel, but the player rejected it.
"Now he has two days to find an agreement with Juventus and they in turn with Zenit for a possible transfer."