JUVENTUS are considering selling Arsenal and Chelsea target Paul Pogba this summer because they believe the £60m the Frenchman's sale would generate would enable them to make moves for Manchester United pair Robin van Persie and Nani as well as Liverpool target Juan Cuadrado.
Robin van Persie is a target for Juventus[GETTY]Pogba is a highly sought-after talent with both Arsenal and Chelsea just two of several European clubs credited with an interest in the prodigious 21-year-old.
But it is believed that French champions Paris Saint-Germain are willing to pay whatever it takes to bring Pogba back to his homeland.
The Qatari-owned club are not likely to see Juve's £60m asking price as a significant disincentive if it means signing a player of Pogba's substantial promise as they continue to pursue the aim of winning the Champions League.
However, according to reports in Italy, £60m would represent a substantial monetary boost for the Italian club and could enable them to move for as many as three or four top-quality new arrivals.
Top of the Turin side's list is Dutch striker van Persie who was unsettled by David Moyes' arrival at Old Trafford and may yet push for a move away from the club depending on who replaces the Scot.
Paul Pogba is one of the most sought-after talents in Europe [GETTY]The truth is I'm very happy here at this club.
Juve also have a long-standing interest in Portuguese winger Nani, who may likewise wait to see who is installed in the United hot-seat before making a decision on his future.
Pogba's sale could also spell bad news for Liverpool's pursuit of Cuadrado, with Juve keen on keeping the Colombian in Italy after a highly impressive season at Fiorentina.
Manchester City's Edin Dzeko is also considered a target for Juve if they are not successful in luring van Persie away from Old Trafford.
In March, van Persie was forced to deny he wanted a move saying: ""The truth is I'm very happy here at this club.
"I signed for four years and I'd be delighted to stay even longer, beyond the next two years I have left on my contract."
However, with Moyes gone Juventus appear ready to test the Dutchman's resolve - even if it means letting go of prize asset Pogba.
Juan Cuadrado has impressed at Fiorentina [GETTY]
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