Juve stand firm over Chiellini as Black Cats get ready to pounce
Sunderland look unlikely to land Giorgio Chiellini after Juventus insisted the defender would not be leaving Turin.
The Black Cats were reported to be weighing up a £10million bid for the 23-year-old but Juve boss Claudio Ranieri and club officials claimed any offers would be knocked back.
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Staying put: Juventus are keen to keep young defender Chiellini (right)
Former Italy Under-21 captain Chiellini has already been linked with Manchester City and Liverpool while the player's agent suggested Eastlands would be his preferred option if Juventus were to sanction any move.
Davide Lippi said: "He would be thrilled to play in the Premier League with City, but everything depends on Juventus, on the final price and on their will to let him leave."
