Juventus look to tie down Chelsea target Leonardo Bonucci with new £100,000-a-week contract

Juventus have opened talks with Leonardo Bonucci over a new contract in a bid to stave off January interest from Chelsea and Manchester City.

The Italy international defender is a target for both Premier League sides as they consider strengthening their options, however, any prospective move to England will depend on Bonucci's family situation.

Bonucci, a key figure for coach Antonio Conte during Italy's Euro 2016 campaign, has been keen to stay in Italy as his two-year old son Matteo has been seriously ill and underwent surgery in July.

Leonardo Bonucci is a sought-after defender with both Manchester City and Chelsea on alert

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte worked with the defender during his time at Juventus and Italy

The 29-year-old defender spoke emotionally at Italy's press conference ahead of their World Cup qualifier with Spain, saying: 'What happened made me stronger.

'I want to thank my son and my wife because we have faced a difficult time and we will continue fighting it.'

Bonucci is under contract with Juventus until 2020 but they have offered an extension with improved terms worth around £100,000 a week.

Bonucci (right) has four years left on his Juventus contract but he will offered improved terms

The 29-year-old has come through a hard period and his son's recovery is of most importance

Chelsea and City courted the player and his representatives in the summer. 

They can double the offer from Juventus and pay a substantial fee but Bonucci's family and particularly son Matteo's recovery will be paramount to any decision. 

He will not wish to uproot them at such an important stage.