Juve consider Lanzafame recall



Juventus are so worried about their threadbare attack that they are thinking about recalling Davide Lanzafame from his loan spell at Parma.

The Bianconeri lost David Trezeguet for six weeks against Parma on Wednesday and Vincenzo Iaquinta is only just returning from a knee operation.

Amauri has also struggled for goals this season while Alessandro Del Piero has never gone without scoring in the first 18 games of a season in his entire career until now.

Lanzafame interests Juventus because of his ability to play both in the middle and on the flank of the attack.

The 22-year-old has only scored twice this season in seven starting appearances but his energy makes him a highly regarded young prospect.

He burst on to the scene with Bari in the 2007-08 season when he scored 11 goals in 38 games.

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He might be a good option, he would fit the 4-1-3-1-1 formation well also.

Parma blast Juve over Lanzafame

Parma President Tommaso Ghirardi is deeply upset with the way Juventus are handling Davide Lanzafame.

The 22-year-old striker is currently on loan at the Ennio Tardini, but Juventus are considering recalling him after David Trezeguet suffered an ankle injury that means he'll be in the treatment room for up to six weeks.

Parma boss Francesco Guidolin left Lanzafame out of his team for yesterday's match against Livorno.

“I didn't think he looked happy, so I preferred to leave him in the stands,” Guidolin said.

Parma director of sport Pietro Leonardi shed even more light on the situation after Parma's 2-1 defeat.

“There has been too much sensation over Juventus's interest and the player has clearly been conditioned by it in recent days,” he added.

Ghirardi [pictured] made Juventus clear of Parma's view on last night's edition of Domenica Sportiva, in which he said: “We're fed up.

“In the summer, only we believed in him and now I cannot weaken the team, also out of respect for the 14,000 season ticket holders.”

Parma are reported to have asked Juventus for either Paolo De Ceglie or Sebastian Giovinco in exchange for Lanzafame, but the request apparently fell on deaf ears in Turin.

The Gialloblu signed Lanzafame on loan until the end of the season but La Gazzetta dello Sport understands they secured a verbal guarantee that they would buy 50 per cent of his rights in June. The other half is held by Palermo who received them as part of the deal for Amauri.

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Another amateurish move by our directors. As if he is the answer anyway. They didn't have faith in the lad at the start of the season, he does well at Parma which doesn't surprise me at all, and now he is going to solve our attacking issues. Don't make me laugh.

I hope Juve doesn't just rely on transfers to solve the current problems. You have a good squad already, let's not waste the talent and money.

The Livorno president says we want Candreva, but he wants Giovinco in exchange

Candreva agent optimistic over Juve



The agent of Livorno midfielder Antonio Candreva is optimistic about his client's chances of moving to Juventus this month.

The Bianconeri have made Candreva their No 1 transfer target in January primarily because of his versatility in midfield.

Ciro Ferrara needs a Jack-of-all-trades in his squad especially given Juventus have suffered 41 injuries already this season.

Speaking to Sky Sport 24, Candreva's agent, Federico Pastorello said: “I am not going to give you a percentage, but I am optimistic. The deal will come to a good end with a little common sense.

“Let's just say that Juventus's interest was born some weeks ago, but to say things are already certain would be a little too much.”

Candreva is currently on loan from Udinese, which makes things complicated as Livorno want some form of compensation either in the form of a cash sum or a player in exchange.

Livorno President Aldo Spinelli has mentioned the likes of Sebastian Giovinco and Paolo De Ceglie, but it remains to be seen what Juventus will offer.

“Udinese should sell him to Juve and bring him back from Livorno,” Pastorello added. “There are three teams in the middle of things, so for this reason the deal is difficult.

“I believe that a loan with a right-to-buy in favour of Juventus is the only possible formula today to guarantee an agreement both for who is buying and for who is selling.

“It's very difficult to make a correct judgement of Antonio's value. If you pay for what he could be then the right valuation for the player might be €13m, €14m or even €15m, but it's normal that he should be thinking about consolidating himself. Doing it at Livorno or Juventus is not the same thing. He'll have to show his value.”

Finally Pastorello was asked if he had spoken with Juventus director of sport Alessio Secco, to which he replied: “Yes, even if it was a very quick contact because I am in the midst of other deals. The player interests Juventus. We'll see in the next few days if there are any developments. Otherwise he'll stay with Livorno, but I am optimistic.

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He's a good player but we have Giovinco who plays a similar role and he doesn't get a look in. Candreva can play more centrally and he is stronger, but I don't see the point, probably another waste of money.

Douglas, a Brazilian central defender from FC Twente, has also been linked. He is worth about €10m.

Gregory Van der Wiel from Ajax. He is the sort of dynamic right back we could do with, he has a lot of room for growth as well.

Juve close to Kuranyi

Juventus are said to be very close to wrapping up a deal for Schalke striker Kevin Kuranyi, according to the Italian Press.

The Bianconeri are looking for a target man capable of replacing David Trezeguet who is expected to leave in the summer.

Kuranyi is available on a free transfer in June when his existing contract with Schalke formally expires.

The 28-year-old Germany international who was to born in Brazil has scored 12 goals in 23 appearances this season.

He rejected the opportunity to join Sunderland in the January transfer window and has also attracted interest from Liverpool and Roma.

According to Sky Sport 24, Juventus have already made an official approach. However, Kuranyi has yet to put pen to paper on a pre-contract.

La Gazzetta dello Sport understands he has set his sights on Juventus though, and will not be fielding offers from any other clubs.

Juventus are also interested in Ajax striker Luis Suarez and Benfica winger Angel Di Maria, both of whom would cost almost €20m.

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Hmmm. Kuranyi is a good player and would be excellent backup for free, but he is trouble. Suarez is an excellent player, but also a bit of an ego who would probably not accept much bench time. Di Maria would be brilliant, but I'm afraid he'll go to the PL for an insane fee.

More recent players linked:

Pedro Geromel - Brazilian central defender from FC Köln, who has an Italian passport.

Frank Ribery - wishful thinking of the highest order

Giampaolo Pazzini - he's good but also irritating, not the finished article

Edin Dzeko - Bosnian striker looks more likely to go elsewhere, we have barely been linked

Juan Vargas - Fiorentina left back/midfielder, would be a good option

Gonzalo Higuain - again, nonsense

'Juve want Ranocchia and Bonucci'

Genoa President Enrico Preziosi has revealed that Juventus would like to sign Andrea Ranocchia and Leonardo Bonucci this summer.

The two young centre-backs have been revelations this season while on loan at Bari and it's been no secret that a move to one of Italy biggest clubs awaits them both.

Speaking to Il Corriere dello Sport, Preziosi said: “I paid €5m for Ranocchia two years ago when he played in Serie C. Now he plays for Italy.

“Andrea is a defender worthy of a big club.”

Asked if there had been any interest in the 21-year-old who is currently recovering from a serious knee injury, Preziosi said: “Yes, Juventus wanted a valuation. He is forging ahead in his recovery and should be back soon.”

As for Bonucci, who made his Italy debut against Cameroon on Wednesday night, Preziosi revealed that Juventus are also at the front of the queue for him.

Bonucci is part-owned by Inter, although the player is said to favour a move elsewhere after rarely being given a chance at San Siro.

“Juventus are interested, but it's normal. After Nesta and Ranocchia, he is the best around. But we are not a super market. We don't have to sell,” Preziosi concluded.

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He knows Inter want Ranocchia and will pay big money, he wants to turn it into an auction. We don't even know what condition Ranocchia will come back in after his injury, but these are more the sort of guys we should be looking at.

€80m to spend in the summer, depending on CL qualification Yeah, that's the answer to everything...

James Rodriguez, a Colombian attacking midfielder who plays for Banfield in Argentina. His playing style has been likened to Cristiano Ronaldo. He is seen as a real wonderkid and lots of teams have been rumoured to be looking at him. Juve appear to be in a key position right now and South American scout Renzo Castagnini has been talking to Banfield and his agent.

Udinese have a first priority on him having had an agreement in place but they haven't taken it up as yet, his price starts at €5m.

A couple of sites are reporting that we are signing Gourcuff

These players are all possibly going in the summer:

Antonio Chimenti (free)
Zdenek Grygera (€2m-€3m)
Felipe Melo (€15m-€18m)
Fabio Cannavaro (free)
Fabio Grosso (€1m)
Jonathan Zebina (free)
Mauro Camoranesi (€1m-€2m)
David Trezeguet (€4m-€6m)
Sebastian Giovinco (€5m-€7m)
Michele Paolucci (€2m-€3m)
Christian Molinaro (€3m-€4m)
Tiago Mendes (€5m-€6m)
Sergio Almiron (€3m-€4m)
Christian Pasquato (€2m-€3m)
Plus others who are on loan/co-owned currently

A total of between €45m - €60m on players we will probably be looking to replace.

Juve launch bid for Kjaer

Juventus are trying to beat off significant competition and sign Palermo's promising young centre-back Simon Kjaer.

The Bianconeri have been consistently linked with the Denmark international this season as they look to rejuvenate their defence in the summer.

La Gazzetta dello Sport understands that Juventus will challenge Manchester City to his signature, hoping that their strong relationship with Palermo will prove a deal breaker.

Kjaer has a contract until 2013, which includes a €12m buy-out clause for a foreign team.

Juventus will have to make a larger offer to even tempt Palermo to the negotiating table, but La Gazzetta believes that a transfer is on the cards.

Palermo President Maurizio Zamparini is interested in several of Juventus's best youngsters and would accept one in part-ownership, plus cash for Kjaer.

Juventus are also inquiring about Mattia Cassani, the 26-year-old right-back, as Barcelona do not intend to lower their asking price for Martin Caceres.

The Bianconeri are working on several different lines of interest. For example, they may even use Domenico Criscito to lure Andrea Ranocchia away from Genoa.

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Kjaer will probably end up in the PL one day, but he would be an ideal signing. He's not the finished product by any means, but a very good young defender.

We'll probably end up with far worse players.

http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/juventus/?a...idnotizia=18591



Tuttomercatoweb are reporting that Juventus have clinched a deal for James Rodriguez. The 18 year old Colombian wonderkid will join from Banfield for $8m (€6m) but because he is non-EU he will join Bari in a co-ownership deal and play there next season.

Re/the Juventus contract situation as eight players over the age of 30 have deals which will expire in 2011:
Alex Del Piero, Alex Manninger, Fabio Cannavaro, Nicola Legrottaglie, Jonathan Zebina, Mauro Camoranesi, Hasan Salihamidzic, and David Trezeguet.

The first thing to consider is this comment:

That's not a lot of money to be making "clearout" changes with...having said that, I'd start this summer by getting rid of Blanc and Elkaan from the board. But since that won't be possible, let's consider the players.

Del Piero has an assured future going beyond his playing days. This may well be looked upon as a "jobs for the boys" case but you don't get rid of an icon and I don't doubt he can continue in some useful purpose for Juventus.

Manninger, Camoranesi, and Legrottaglie should also be kept even if only in the short term.

Zebina, Cannavaro, Brazzo, and Trezeguet should go. Trez wants home to France and Canna is in some corners already viewed as being past his sell-by date. Zebina was never "flavour of the month" and his position has deteriorated further. Brazzo Salihamidzic now has little left to offer.

Tiago and Molinaro, currently out on loan, ought to be sacrificed too. I just hope Ranieri isn't dumb enough to consider, as recent rumours suggested, to take on Canna and Molinaro for la mia Roma! The first is now no better than a capable substitute to be brought on once the result of a match has been secured and the second would be better utilised as a lavatory attendant!

If Ranieri is tempted to take anyone from you I'd hope it would be Grosso if he's available.

Camo (if it's decided to sell him off) instead of Taddei...now there's a thought for our right wing if Ménez might want away, presuming this To-To-Vu tridente of ours pays off continuously! Grosso and Camo are now typically within the Roma bargain basement shopping range!

J.J. looking at your recent posts here I think you are inviting trouble upon yourself in thinking about Kjaer. Too often I've seen him react unpredictably under pressure. You'd get away with that in "bread and butter" league matches but in European competition it could cost you dearly. Yes, I know you concede he is young and therefore teachable but it's not a risk I'd want taken if I was a Juventino.

I'd have also said Chimenti should stay on as goalkeeping coach. How does your primavera goalie rate in terms of having enough talent to being promoted to your No.3?

Carlo Pinsoglio is very good for his age group, he would be worth bringing in as a number 3. Chimenti just needs to leave, every Juve fan knows he is only at the club as he is a personal friend of Buffon. Micky Rampulla / Alessandro Nista are already goalkeeping coaches, but maybe he could have a role.

Of the older players out of contract, I really don't know who to offer extended deals. Manninger as the backup keeper. Del Piero by virtue of being a bandiera, but who knows what condition and level he will be at post-2011. As for the rest, they should be sold whilst they still have value on their contracts. It will be sad to see the end of Trezeguet as a Juventus player, he is another who will go down in history, but time stops for no one and we don't want to get caught up in the sentimental issue that has plagued Milan for years. Trezeguet is incredibly our top scorer this years with a massive 7 goals, but he cannot be relied upon to be fit, which outways his large wages that could be spent elsewhere. Other Juventini would disagree, but I would only keep him on a pay as you play deal, which will never happen. The rest have little to offer next season, never mind post-2011.

Molinaro, Tiago and Almiron absolutely need to be sold and surely will be. There are also a host of loaned and co-owned players who will be taken care of. Criscito will go to Genoa permanently. Hopefully Palladino too. Paolucci will move on. That is before we start talking about the futures of Melo, Amauri, Giovinco and Iaquinta. They could all be sold, for varying reasons.

I would sign Caceres from Barcelona permanently, Candreva too, but only if the prices are right. Albin Ekdal should return from his loan at Siena, I like him and he will be a useful backup. Juventini also call for the board to use more of our undeniably talented Primaveri; Yago, Immobile, Rossi, Marrone and Giandonato to start. They won't all make it and there is not often room at clubs such as Juventus but these are players who have all seen first team minutes at different times and their youthful spirit and quality has lit up moments of despair.

Kjaer is just one of a number of players we have been linked with. For central defenders look at him, Ranocchia, Bonucci, Douglas, Bundesliga standout defenders Tasci and Subotic, and Liverpool duo Agger and Skrtel, obviously with Benitez in mind. One guy who has had little recent coverage who I like a lot is Zapata from Udinese. Most important is to have a defender of high quality who will get the ball down and start the first phases of attacks. Chiellini for all his grit and battle does not have the ability to do this. He often just kicks the ball away and lacks composure. It is one reason why he and Cannavaro does not work well in that aspect, Fabio is classier but is still prone to hit long balls. Legrottaglie is a better fit, yet lacks on the defensive side at times. We also require fullbacks who are comfortable on the ball and can defend. It should be interesting to see who we can get in, of course the draw of Juventus may be vastly descreased by the end of this season, especially with no Champions League football.

By the way, please take Grosso. He is just not the same at club level as he is for the Nazionale, the players around him must be the main reason. He is useless in a positional sense, so many goals have come with balls in to his side. De Ceglie is no better. Molinaro is actually the best defensively of the three, and also has pace and stamina to burn to get himself out of situations. He just has the technique of a cart horse. Ranieri is a big fans of his athleticism though, and it wouldn't surprise me if a bid was made. Stuttgart are also keen, he has done very well in the Bundesliga, I think it suits his physical style more.

J.J. that's some interesting reading.

Today we are seeing that Elkann is supposedly considering dumping Blanc which shouldn't surprise anyone. You know I think both should go, in Elkann's case for reasons best not gone into here. Also today, in the opinion of the well respected agent Claudio Pasqualin, Benitez to Juve would be a wise move, yet somehow I don't see him in Italia. But if...it happens, I'm not certain he would do so much more for your beloved vecchia signora than for example Ranieri did. Yes, as you mentioned, Benitez could bring Agger and Skrtel but that's not reason enough. That said, I think he'd be a better choice than Prandelli and I can't understand why so many Juventini think he is or will be your Messiah!

I couldn't offhand remember Pinsoglio's name but I had an idea he was highly thought of. He wouldn't be the first young goalie to be asked to step up to being the seniors' third choice.

Of the older players, it seems to be the general consensus of opinion that Trez will this time finally go. I had said I wouldn't mind seeing Camo come to la magica as an affordable Taddei alternative but I've been so wrapped up in my Roma's recent affairs I'd forgotten how injury prone he is becoming. I think Grosso could well be suffering from the insecurity of those around him.

Of others, Grygera for me is over rated. Chiellini, I feel, is only good when told what to do and he has been making his share of mistakes over the past eighteen months, not just recently.

I more or less agree with your choices of players to be kept/sold/recalled from loan, with the exceptions of the several primavere you list, on whom I can't comment not having seen them. Of those you want discarded, I wonder whose decision it was to even consider bringing Palladino back. I'd say where he now is describes perfectly his both his abilities, and lack of...

Again on Molinaro. A janitor...ok, I'll concede to you a physically fit one!

Lastly and to reiterate...I must agree with today's Tuttosport headline:


As I already said, some things go beyond club rivalry and Italia needs her major players to be just that!

Defence is our worst problem. I've always wondered how Molinaro managed to stay so long. He doesn't offer anything when on the counterattack. De Ceglie was a better option back then but Ranieri insisted on abusing Nedved week in week out even though it became obvious that De Ceglie was a better left winger. Giovinco is another sad case. Everyone was raving about the kid not long ago and now I've been hearing rumors that he might be leaving too.

The Gazzetta recently said that only Buffon, Chiellini, Marchisio and Del Piero are "untouchables" Not sure about Marchisio because we need a regista more and one of the three defensive midfielders we have will probably have to go.

It's a shame Molinaro and De Ceglie can't mix together, we might have a decent full back then I like Marchisio a lot, you can see he is growing into a champion.

Benzema and Gourcuff anyone?

Benzema yes, the sort of player we need. €25m+ though, maybe too much. No CL and we can forget about signing players of that level.

Gourcuff is pointless, we already have Diego.

Sell Diego. He doesn't fit into our system. With Diego, our entire team will have to become attack minded. He is not the kind of player that can play trequarista by himself. It is true that we have horrible strikers who can't score, but in order for Diego to properly function he needs more attack-minded players. I don't want to see Juventus start playing that kind of football.

Swap Diego+cash for Ribery.

As for Benzema... he is a good striker, but I would prefer Fabiano.

Alou Diarra, Mascherano, Palombo or Toulalan for the CM.

Sign Ranocchia for the defense. If we have extra money, sign Mexes, Bruno Alves, or Lugano.

Welcome Tony

Selling Diego would certainly solve a tactical conundrum, but it would be really sad as he is the most talented player we have technically. If you could guarantee me a winger like Ribery to replace him then I would take it, although Ribery has had injury problems for some time and would probably play about ten games with our medical staff

It's clear we need a quality central defender plus fullbacks.

I'm glad you got here, Tony!

I didn't realise you wanted Diego out.


I too think Diego+cash for Ribery would be a good move for la Juve but I can't see Ribery in Italy. Our friend Andrew agreed on both those points a few weeks ago except he added Ribery wants to go to Spain. Then again, you have to imagine many players would love to play for Barca right now.

Good choice in Palombo. He was migliore in campo last night in the Genovese derby!

I'm willing to bet that my previous prediction will come true, that Aquilani is moving to Turin along with 10M and Diego will move to Merseyside. Juve were not getting Aquilani from Roma directly. They will get their man, barely used, and cash back.

You reckon? I think a few of us have always seen Aqui with Juventus and that takes into account Benitez who doesn't much seem to favour him may also join this summer! Which isn't just what you are saying and which still leaves the Diego question open.

Italy is not a kind place for foreign managers. I don't think Rafa will go.

Oh there have been a few but just a few lucky ones... but yes, generally speaking you're right. In any case, more now than ever Italy needs to draw on home grown talent and believe me, our new team mate Tony would have a fit at the thought of a foreigner coaching Juventus!

I don't think Benitez would go to Italy either, unless there was something more than usual in it for him and that's not really likely with the exceptions of Inter and maybe Milan.

I'll take that bet, just can't see it Aquilani in Juve would play about 5 games a season

Oh I think Benitez would do ok, he speaks the language, knows a lot about Italian football and studied it. He would certainly be better than Crapperoni

As for the Daily Telegraph reports that we have promised Torres and Mascherano if he joins, that is fantasy land.

I'll strip in the central district of Singapore for Benitez, Torres and Mascherano to join Juve

J.J. conflicting reports today...at first I saw the news Juve have given Benitez a 10 day ultimatum over joining/not joining your club. Much as I hate quoting Football Italia except on a proven fact which this isn't, this evening your Spanish waiter seems to have rubbished not only the ultimatum talk but a move to Juventus entirely.

I fear for both Juve and Italia if Blanc has his way on Prandelli.

Our next coach is crucial. We might not be in the CL next season, so the club has to correct itself ASAP. Benitez is probably still the best from the poor list we have had mentioned, although of course Allegri has just been sacked at Cagliari, as crazy as that is, and he has been linked before.

We need a bigger, established coach.

Filip Đuričić



Another of these talented Serbian kids, he only recently signed with Heerenveen in the Netherlands (see above), but apparently Juve are 'close to signing' him. He is an 18 year old central midfielder, former captain of the U17 Serbian side with a 20/10 record, and has made 8 appearances for Heerenveen in 2010 with one goal, impressing.

€200m

The deal here is that the GDS have decided now that if everyone is found 'innocent' in the Calciopoli 2 then Juventus can sue for loss of earnings, equally the figure here: €200m, over 3 years at €66.6m.

Juve’s new project revealed

Juventus have a €200m three-year plan to win the Italian championship, reports La Gazzetta dello Sport.

The pink paper today leads with details of the outfit’s new project after their miserable 2009-10 campaign.

Juve were expected to compete for the Scudetto and Champions League this term, but have flopped badly and are in danger of not even qualifying for the Europa League.

A revolution is expected in Turin which will see a new Coach arrive during the summer, as well as an active buying and selling spree.

La Gazzetta insists that Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is the club’s first choice as new boss, with recently axed Cagliari tactician Massimiliano Allegri and Fiorentina’s Cesare Prandelli alternatives.

Benitez, who is understood to have been given 10 days to accept or decline Juve’s offer, would then be assured of a €200m transfer budget during his three-year deal.

A third of that, if not more, will be spent during this summer with a new striker a top priority.

The options are Wolfsburg’s Edin Dzeko, Liverpool’s Fernando Torres and Giampaolo Pazzini of Sampdoria.

In midfield, Argentine international Javier Mascherano could follow Benitez out of Anfield as a replacement for Felipe Melo.

The latter, signed for over €20m in the summer from Fiorentina, has endured a problematic campaign in Turin and may be sold.

Benitez, or whoever is appointed, would also get a say on the future of creative Brazilian Diego.

The attacking midfielder arrived from Werder Bremen at the start of the season but he may be deemed as surplus to requirements if the new Coach wants to play with a 4-4-2 rather than with a fantasista.

Any money recouped over the sales of Melo and Diego would then be re-invested in new players.

http://www.football-italia.net/apr15h.html

Face it, J.J.

Benitez to Juve won't happen. I'd be a lot more inclined to believe Didi Deschamps really is willing to come back as the latest rumours tell us and you can rest assured he is a bianconero at heart! The question is of course, dare Juve take the chance at this stage on a man who lacks the experience of say, Laurent Blanc, another current rumour?

If I was a Juventino I'd favour Deschamps.

I know Deschamps said he would come back but I don't see the board even looking at him after he left.

Yes, but wasn't it a case of he left before he was pushed out the door? It seemed that way to me at the time. If I remember rightly a lot of the tifosi bianconeri were none too pleased at the club, saying the management had forced him into leaving.

Personally, I don't think his leaving was a bad thing. The time wasn't right for him back then because he needed more experience and Juventus needed a safe pair of hands which at that particular time Ranieri supplied. Now Deschamps has matured as a coach, I think he'd be a pretty fair choice for you...rather him than a couple of the other suggestions I've seen.

I wouldn't say Blanc can afford to allow sentiment to cloud his judgment at this moment in time.

Not to mention, the fans are much more likely to trust a former Juve player... They shouldn't have sacked Deschamps to begin with, but that's incredibly obvious, so yeah.

He's only been with Marseille for a year though, and is currently first in Ligue 1... It would take some persuading and some apologizing from Blanc to bring him back.

canadese, forget if you can this is a link to unreliable Football Italia...in this case they are only passing on the facts as spoken by Deschamps to Sky Italia Sports 24 so it will be correct...he would like to return to Juventus. I found it interesting...

http://www.football-italia.net/apr16t.html

Milos Krasic
Edin Dzeko
Eden Hazard
Mesut Ozil
Giampaolo Pazzini
Javier Mascherano
Simon Kjaer
Dirk Kuyt
Benoit Tremoulinas

Take your pick.

Trezeguet to Milan to replace Pato, who will clear the way for Juve to get Dzeko lol

Marotta cleared to join Juve

Sampdoria President Riccardo Garrone has given Giuseppe Marotta the all clear to become Juventus' next director of sport.

Juventus are preparing a dramatic overhaul in the summer after a truly catastrophic season.

The Bianconeri's chief patron, John Elkann, wants to change the personnel on the pitch and in the boardroom.

Juventus President Jean-Claude Blanc believes Marotta is the right man to replace Alessio Secco who looks increasingly likely to be one of the fall guys after one of the worst campaigns in recent memory.

Marotta's time at Samp has seen him sign the likes of Fabio Quagliarella, Antonio Cassano and Giampaolo Pazzini.

The Blucerchiati currently lie fourth in Serie A and have a real chance of qualifying for the Champions League with the squad that he assembled.

“I have read the newspapers, and I can say that if a manager is approached by a club as important as Juventus, there is absolutely no resentment on my part,” Garrone explained.

“He is still a young person and if he receives certain proposals, we haven't any kind of objection.”

http://www.football-italia.net/apr23j.html

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He has to be better than Secco

Maybe? He looks to be on his way out.

Marino, the Napoli general manager, says that Juventus and Palermo are working on a swap deal with Amauri for Simon Kjær.

http://www.tuttojuve.com/?action=read&idnotizia=20580

“Di Maria è un nuovo giocatore della Juventus. Il Benfica, infatti, ha accettato trenta milioni di euro più l’intero cartellino del centrocampista Tiago Cardoso Mendes per l’argentino”. Questo è quanto afferma il quotidiano portoghese “A Bola”. La Juventus avrebbe superato la concorrenza di moltissimi top club europei, tra cui Barcellona, Manchester City e Real Madrid. Decisiva nell’operazione è stata la volontà del, sempre secondo “A Bola”, prossimo allenatore bianconero Rafa Benitez, che ha voluto a tutti i costi il ventiduenne, considerato dallo spagnolo l’ideale.

According to A Bola newspaper in Portugal?

I read the A Bola article, talk about a leap of faith