And they could have the edge over Bayern Munich and Inter Milan because of the player’s relationship with Antonio Conte.
The Chelsea chief brought Bernardeschi into the Italy squad for his maiden call-up in March 2016, handing him his debut from the bench in a friendly against Spain.
Federico Bernardeschi has netted 13 times for club and country this seasonEPAAntion Conte handed Federico Bernardeschi (R) his Italy debut last yearGetty Images
He has impressed for club and country this season, netting 13 times in 39 outings.
And ‘La Viola’ have are trying to tie him down to a fresh deal, with Juve having reportedly sounded out Bernardeschi’s agent.
Winger Federico Bernardeschi in action against Italy at Euro 2016EPA
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Either way the Fiorentina academy graduate, who has seven Italy caps, appears set to leave this summer with Fiorentina pushing for a contract that would allow them to maximise their income from him.
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