Benitez wants Vidal and Bonucci

By Football Italia staff

New Real Madrid boss Rafa Benitez has reportedly requested Juventus duo Arturo Vidal and Leonardo Bonucci.

Benitez was able to view both up close during his two years at Napoli, as the Bianconeri won four consecutive Serie A titles and reached the Champions League Final.

According to Tuttosport, Chile international Vidal is one of the priorities on Rafa’s wish-list.

There is a great deal of competition for Vidal, who could be sacrificed this summer in order to resist huge offers for Paul Pogba.

He is wanted by the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Bayern Munich.

Vidal isn’t the only Juve star who intrigues Benitez, as Sportitalia claim the Coach also asked for centre-back Bonucci.

Benitez was brought in to the Bernabeu to strengthen the notoriously shaky back line, so Bonucci would bring something new to the table.

However, this week it was reported Bonucci has agreed a contract extension in Turin and Juventus won’t let him go for less than €35m.

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