Juventus Transfer News: Manchester United in for Diego Godin in Latest Rumours

Juventus could face competition from Manchester United to sign Atletico Madrid centre-back Diego Godin, according to Calciomercato.com.

Uruguay international Godin is said to have a release clause worth €20 million, a genuine bargain for one of the best defenders in the game. Juve are keen on adding the 32-year-old to a back line in need of a refresh as the club seeks replacements for Giorgio Chiellini and Andrea Barzagli, per Calciomercato.com's Nicola Balice and Lorenzo Bettoni.

Balice and Bettoni noted how Juve want to lower the fee but will pay the release clause if required. They also said Godin will decide his future after La Celeste's participation in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

However, Juve's desire to get a deal over the line could hinge on Medhi Benatia's future. The Morocco international, valued at £22 million, is wanted by Arsenal and Ligue 1 side Marseille, per La Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t Charlie Malam of the Daily Express).

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Godin represents a suitable target for any team looking to build from the back. He's aggressive, commanding in the air and reads the flow of play as well as any player in his position.

Those attributes have led Godin to a pair of UEFA Europa League trophies and a Spanish league title. Godin is good enough to improve any defence, even back lines as stingy as those of Juve and United.

The Bianconeri powered their way to another Serie A title last season, largely on the strength of a rock-solid defence breached just 24 times. Meanwhile, United conceded the second-fewest goals in the Premier League (28).

Godin proved himself the key figure in an Atletico back four solid enough to surrender a mere 22 goals. He's carried the same form into Russia, helping his nation keep three clean sheets en route to winning Group A and qualifying for the knockout phase: 

Choosing between Juve and United would be tricky for Godin, with both sides facing strong competition from Napoli and Manchester City, respectively, in their domestic leagues. However, Juve have been a guarantee of major trophies, having completed four league and cup doubles in a row on the watch of manager Massimiliano Allegri.