"Monaco" club interested in "Juventus" defender L. Bonucci © EuroFootball.com

The wealthy Monaco club is interested in Turin's Juventus team defender Leonardo Bonucci, reports Goal.com.

This summer, the Ligue 1 team attracted such players as Radamel Falcao, Joao Moutinho, James Rodriguez, Eric Abidal, and others, spending more than 160 million euros on new signings.

According to the report, the club's leaders and coaches are convinced that defense is the weakest link in the team, so they will aim to acquire a new defender during the winter.

It is reported that Monaco is monitoring the situation of Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci.

The 26-year-old Italian is a key player in the Bianconeri's lineup and has represented the team 16 times this season.

Bonucci has been playing for Juventus since 2010, when he arrived in Turin from Bari for 15.5 million euros.