Juventus can’t sell Mario Mandzukic to Manchester United for under €5.3m, according to reports, still significantly less than the €15m asking price.
The Croatia international is not part of the Champions League or Serie A squad, as he is awaiting his next move after a transfer to Qatar fell through.
Manchester United are eyeing the striker for January, but have baulked at the €15m price-tag.
Juventus can’t sell Mario Mandzukic to Manchester United for under €5.3m, according to reports, still significantly less than the €15m asking price.
The Croatia international is not part of the Champions League or Serie A squad, as he is awaiting his next move after a transfer to Qatar fell through.
Manchester United are eyeing the striker for January, but have baulked at the €15m price-tag.
According to the Corriere di Torino newspaper, an analysis of the published Juventus accounts show Mandzukic must be sold for at least €5.3m to avoid writing him off as a loss.
Obviously, the Bianconeri would prefer to still make a profit on the player, who is 33 years old and under contract until June 2021.
Mattia Perin is in a similar situation and his cost on the balance sheet is registered at €10.6m, so the goalkeeper is likely to be sent out on loan with option to buy in January.