Juventus tracking Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta

Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has emerged as a surprise target for Juventus ahead of the summer transfer window.

According to the football transfer rumours in Italian Media, Juventus are tracking Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta.

The Spain international has joined Barcelona in 1999. The 33-year-old has a valid contract with Barcelona until June 2018.

Since his arrival, Andres Iniesta has scored 54 goals and provided 134 assists in 623 games for Barcelona, including one goal and provided six assists in 36 games in all competitions this season.

The 33-year-old veteran is considered to be one of the best midfielders in Spain.

Andres Iniesta has represented Spain at Under-17, Under-19, Under-20 and Under-21 level, winning 36 caps and scoring 10 goals, before making his senior international debut in May 2006. As a member of Spain national football team, Andres Iniesta has won 118 caps and has scored 13 goals.

Barcelona legend has been long term target of Massimiliano Allegri as the manager look to bolster his midfield options for the next season.

Juventus manager wants to continue to strengthening his squad so they’re able to compete both domestically and in the Champions League next season.

The Spain international is a player who has impressed many European clubs in the last decade, and it is understood that Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri would prefer playing him as a central midfielder.

Euro Football Rumours understood that Juventus want to get Barcelona legend on a free transfer this summer.

How strong that interest is and whether Juventus will make a summer move remains to be seen but it is certainly one worth keeping an eye on.