Michael Essien could be heading to Italian Serie A side Juventus
Italian giants Juventus are planning to sign Chelsea ace Michael Essien next season.
Reports say the Turin-based side are preapred to splash the cash in the summer with an £18 million transfer war chest.
President Andrea Agnelli met with sporting director Beppe Marotta to discuss the club’s summer transfer targets, according to The Sun.
Essien, 29, could be available if the Stamford Bridge club go ahead with their proposed squad clearout.
The Ghana midfielder has been plagued by injury since joining Chelsea in 2005 but recently returned to the side.
He is expected to marshal the Bianconeri midfield as they ready to play in the Champions League next season.
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