Last week, Italian football journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, reported that Bruno Alves was in the frame to join Juventus.
That’s after Medhi Benatia left for Qatari side Al Duhail.
The 37-year-old centre-back is currently club captain at Parma Calcio, having spent last season in Glasgow.
The Portuguese international made 25 appearances for the Gers. (Photo by Vagelis Georgariou/Action Plus via Getty Images)
Even so, it was a surprise to see his name linked with the Old Lady.
One of main challengers for the Champions League this season, they have won the last seven Serie A titles.
Yet, Juventus confirmed a transfer yesterday that may spell the end of any interest in the ex-Ger.
Uruguay defender, Martin Caceres, has returned for his third spell in Turin.
Caceres joins from Lazio and was unveiled yesterday. (Photo by Daniele Badolato – Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images)
They received an estimated £8.7 million for Benatia, but will pay no fee for Caceres, as he arrives on a five-month loan deal.
It’s also a low-risk signing, as his previous two stints ensure Juve know what they are getting.
Any move for Alves would now seem unlikely.
Alves may now see out the campaign at Parma. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)