Juventus beats Sporting's offer and is close to deal for Alberto Costa

Juventus is looking to strengthen their defense and has decided to enter the race for Vitória Guimarães player Alberto Costa. It seems they have won the competition with Sporting.

Details: According to insider Fabrizio Romano, the Bianconeri have outbid the Portuguese giants. Sporting offered 12 million euros, while Juventus will pay 15 million euros. Juventus' management has already agreed on a five-year contract with the center-back.

In the coming hours, Juventus aims to finalize this deal and complete the transfer of Alberto Costa.

The 21-year-old Costa is a product of Vitória’s academy. This season, the defender has played 20 matches across all competitions, scoring one goal and providing three assists.

Reminder. Earlier, reports surfaced that Barcelona rejected Juventus' offer for the transfer of defender Ronald Araujo.