Juventus opened with an offer worth £15 million plus £3 million in bonuses, before raising that to £18 million plus add-ons. Their valuation remains £25 million plus £3 million, a figure they were prepared to accept elsewhere and one they now appear determined to protect. The report suggests Chelsea have sounded him out and, while European football may be absent, the appeal of the Premier League remains obvious. Manchester United have also revived contact in recent hours, according to the same report, and Nottingham Forest have placed an offer worth £20 million plus £5 million in bonuses on the table. If no fresh push arrives soon, Premier League clubs may sense an opportunity to move more decisively.