In their quest to find a new right-back, Juventus have identified Joakim Maehle as one of the main targets for the role.
The Bianconeri need to bolster their full-back department with a capable option who can rotate with the aging Juan Cuadrado.
As we argued last week, the Dane would be the ideal candidate for the job due to his relatively young age, Serie A experience and ability to cover both flanks.
However, the pursuit of the Old Lady could hit a snag as the two clubs may find it difficult to agree on a formula for a possible transfer.
According to Calciomercato, Juventus would like to sign Maehle on an initial loan with an option to buy, a suggestion that Atalanta does not like.
Instead, the Orobici are only open for a permanent transaction that could allow them to immediately spend money on a direct successor.
The source adds that La Dea would like to replace the 25-year-old with a left-back, and have set his price at €15m.
The Danish international signed for Atalanta in 2021 after attracting attention during his Belgian spell at Genk. His contract with the Bergamo club runs until 2025.
This season, the versatile full-back has made 14 Serie A appearances so far, contributing just one assist.
