Juventus Ingin Boyong Falcao

Metrotvnews.com, Turin: Juventus berencana mendatangkan striker AS Monaco yang musim ini sedang dipinjamkan ke Manchester United, Radamel Falcao. Seperti dilansir Calciomercato, La Vecchia Signora ngebet merealisasikan transfer tersebut demi memperkuat diri jelang babak 16-besar Liga Champions 2014-15.

"MU berencana mengurangi pengeluaran dari gaji pemain. Melepas Falcao menjadi salah satu opsi yang sedang mereka pikirkan," tulis Calciomercato.

Gaji Falcao di MU memang tinggi. Dalam semusim, eks Atletico Madrid itu digaji sebesar enam juta euro (Rp93 miliar). Menilik kontribusinya yang kurang impresif sejauh ini, gaji Falcao dinilai terlalu tinggi.

La Vecchia Signora sudah menyiapkan uang yang cukup besar guna dapatkan Falcao. Menurut Calciomercato, Juventus bersedia membayar 12 juta euro (Rp187 miliar) untuk melicinkan negosiasi antara Monaco dan MU.

Falcao bakal menjadi tambahan berharga untuk Juventus. Selain bisa dimainkan di kompetisi domestik, striker asal Kolombia itu juga bisa didaftarkan ke Liga Champions. Langkah itu dapat dilakukan mengingat Red Devils tak berpartisipasi di Liga Champions musim ini. (Calciomercato) 

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Januari, Simone Zaza Bisa Balik Ke Juventus

Ujung tombak Sassuolo, Simone Zaza, berpotensi kembali ke klub induknya, Juventus, pada bursa transfer Januari. Hal itu dimungkinkan terjadi jika Si Nyonya Tua gagal merealisasikan transfer sang buruan utama, Andrej Kramaric.

Seperti dilansir Tuttosport, meski secara personal sudah mendapatkan kepastian, Juve kemungkinan gagal mendapatkan Kramaric akibat harga yang dibanderol Rijeka, sebesar €7 juta.

Lebih-lebih sang pesaing utama, Tottenham Hotspur, bersedia untuk menggelontorkan uang lebih banyak hingga mencapai dua digit.

Karenanya kini Beppe Marotta cs mulai menjajaki akuisisi sepenuhnya Zaza dari Sassuolo. Seperti diketahui sebelumnya, jika Juve sudah memiliki hak 50 persen atas striker 23 tahun tersebut.

Performa Zaza kini sedang panas-panasnya bersama Il Neroverdi, hingga jadi langganan timnas Italia arahan Antonio Conte. Sementara Juve sedang mencari sosok striker kompetitif, setelah Sebastian Giovinco makin meredup musim ini.

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Martin Montoya Mendekat Ke Juventus

Martin Montoya dikabarkan akan meninggalkan Barcelona dan merapat ke Juventus di bursa transfer Januari.

Bek kanan tersebut telah bermain bersama Barca sejak 1999 - memulai karirnya dari akademi Barca sebelum melakoni debutnya pada musim 2010/11.

Namun, pemain 23 tahun itu jarang dimainkan oleh Luis Enrizue dan hanya mencatatkan satu penampilan musim ini.

Menurut talkSPORT, Juve telah memenangkan perebutan Montoya dan mencapai kesepakatan dengan pihak klub.

Liverpool dan Arsenal adalah klub lain yang tertarik dengan bek Spanyol ini.

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Agen Mattia Perin Goda Juventus

Gemilangnya Mattia Perin musim ini bersama Genoa, membuat agennya, Moreno Roggi, mulai menggoda Juventus, seiring menuanya kapten dan kiper utama mereka, Gianluigi Buffon.

Bersama Il Grifoni musim ini, kiper berusia 22 tahun tersebut mampu membuat 58 penyelamatan dan mencatat rasio kebobolan 0,85 gol di setiap partai.

"Saya belum tahu apakah Juve sudah melakukan pendekatan pada Mattia Perin, namun saya jelas akan terkejut jika mereka tak melakukannya," kata Roggi, seperti dikutip Sky Italia.

"Yang perlu diingat, Mattia adalah penerus Buffon di skuat timnas Italia dalam beberapa tahun ke depan," tandasnya.

Bersama Perin pula, Genoa musim ini mengemparkan Serie A Italia dengan bertengger di posisi tiga klasemen sementara.

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Direktur Juventus Bahas Transfer Montoya di Barcelona

Metrotvnews.com, Turin: Niatan Juventus untuk memboyong bek Martin Montoya nampaknya bukan sekadar isapan jempol semata. Dikabarkan, Direktur Juventus Fabio Paratici sudah menuju Barcelona.

Tujuan Paratici ke Barca disinyalir untuk melakukan negosiasi dengan "El Barca". Pasalnya, kubu "La Vechia Singora" mendapatkan kabar bahwa Montoya sudah tidak kerasan di Nou Camp.

Pihak Barca juga dikabarkan mempersilakan jika Montoya melakukan pembicaraan dengan Juventus. Jika benar Montoya diboyong ke Juventus Stadium, komposisi bek Juventus menjadi variatif.

Montoya memang tidak mendapatkan tempat di tim reguler Barca. Oleh karena itu, agen pemain sudah mengisyaratkan bahwa kliennya ingin mencari klub baru. (Football-Italia) 

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Arsenal Ikut Bidik Paul Pogba

Arsenal dikabarkan siap bersaing dengan Manchester City dan Chelsea dalam perburuan gelandang Juventus Paul Pogba.

Dilansir The Express, manajer The Gunners Arsene Wenger merupakan pengagum berat Pogba. Pelatih asal Prancis itu siap mengembalikan sang gelandang ke Liga Primer Inggris.

Namun, untuk mendapatkan tanda tangan pemain asal Prancis itu, Arsenal mendapat saingan berat dari The Citizens, yang siap mengeluarkan dana untuk memecahkan rekor transfer klub.

Pogba terikat kontrak jangka panjang di Juventus. Untuk mendapatkan sang pemain, klub-klub peminat harus mengeluarkan dana £40 juta.

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Tak Jual Pogba, Juventus Tolak Rp 955 Juta dari Manchester City

KOMPAS.com - Manchester City tampaknya harus gigit jari karena gagal mendapatkan Paul Pogba. Menurut laporan, The Citizens siap memberikan penawaran sebesar 62 juta euro (sekitar Rp 955,561 juta) untuk mendapatkan tanda tangan gelandang asal Perancis itu, tetapi Juventus tak mau menerimanya.

Petinggi klub Premier League itu dikabarkan sudah mengadakan pertemuan dengan Juventus baru-baru ini untuk membicarakan tentang kemungkinan transfer mantan pemain Manchester United tersebut. Tetapi tak ada sinyal positif, apalagi Pogba baru saja menandatangani perpanjangan kontrak dengan Si Nyonya Besar pada Oktober lalu.

Daily Mail melaporkan bahwa City sudah bersedia memecahkan rekor transfer klub. Tawaran 62 juta euro diharapkan bisa menggoda Bianconeri supaya mau melepaskan pemain berusia 21 tahun tersebut.

Media Inggris itu mengatakan bahwa City menjadikan Pogba sebagai incaran utama lantaran Yaya Toure akan pergi pada musim panas nanti. Nah, Pogba ditengarai sebagai sosok yang tepat untuk mengisi posisi pemain asal Pantai Gading tersebut.

Namun Juventus tak silau oleh tawaran yang fantastis tersebut. Pasalnya, Pogba, yang kontraknya sekarang akan habis pada 2019, menjadi andalan utama di lini tengah tim besutan Massimiliano Allegri tersebut.

Selain itu, kondisi keuangan Juventus pada musim ini dipastikan akan bertambah sehat setelah mereka memastikan diri lolos ke babak 16 besar Liga Champions. Apalagi, Bianconeri, yang musim lalu langsung tersingkir di fase grup, merupakan satu-satunya wakil Italia yang masih bertahan di Liga Champions.

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Kramaric turns down Leicester: Juventus & Chelsea still in the race

Andrej Kramaric is one of the hot names on the transfer market. The Croatian striker, born in 1991, turned down the chance to join Leicester who had presented an official offer to his club Rijeka. Kramaric has decided to wait for Juventus and Chelsea who are still in the race to acquire him. Kramaric’s future has yet to be decided, he’ll be a big name in the January transfer window.

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Juventus sends representative to Colombia to close deal for Tello

Juventus is looking to acquire a player for the future in Tello who currently plays for Envingado. The bianconeri are in the closing stages of the negotiation, they sent a representative to Colombia to close the deal on the basis of a loan with option to buy. The winger born in 1996 would arrive in Turin to finish the season, before going on loan to Cagliari. Tello is likely on his way to Italy.

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Juventus contacts Montoya’s agent, Liverpool is also interested

Spain continues to be in Juventus’ destiny. After playing Atletico Madrid in the Champions League today, the bianconeri are now interested in Barcelona’s Montoya. A player was previously being pursued by Inter, Montoya can play on both the left and right of the defense. Juventus has already contacted his agent, they will soon contact Barcelona. But Juventus isn’t the only team interested, Liverpool is also pursuing him. Despite the Reds competition, there is optimism in Juve’s camp that they can acquire him in January.

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Juventus Lirik Marcel Schmelzer

Bianconeri menilai bek kiri asal Jerman itu akan menjadi opsi menarik sebagai pengganti posisi Evra di barisan pertahanan tim.

Juventus mengarahkan bidikan kepada bek sayap milik Borussia Dortmund, Marcel Schmelzer yang berpotensi hengkang pada bursa transfer Januari mendatang.

Minat Bianconeri didasari pada klaim manajemen yang menilai Patrice Evra, yang biasa bermain sebagai bek kiri belum menunjukkan performa terbaiknya sejak merapat dari Manchester United.

Tuttosport menyatakan bahwa sosok pemain Jerman berusia 26 tahun tersebut akan menjadi opsi menarik untuk menempati posisi yang kerap dihuni oleh Evra.

Musim ini, Schmelzer mulai mendapat persaingan sengit dari Erik Durm di skuat utama Die Borussen dan pihak klub bersedia membuka pintu jika ada tawaran masuk senilai €8-10 juta.

Selain Juventus, dua raksasa Serie A Italia lainnya, Napoli dan FC Internazionale juga menyatakan minat mereka untuk mendatangkan Schmelzer.

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Juventus will travel to Croatia for Kramaric: the latest

Rijeka striker Andrej Kramaric is being pursued by numerous top European clubs including Chelsea. Juventus is amongst the clubs taking concrete steps to acquire the player born in 1991. Tomorrow the bianconeri will travel to Croatia to get a better understanding of how much it will cost to acquire him, they already reached an agreement with the striker’s father. Tomorrow could turn out to be a decisive day for Juve’s pursuit of Kramaric.

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Introducing Chelsea & Juventus transfer target Kramaric

Croatian striker Kramaric has been in the transfer news headlines. Many top clubs are pursuing him, including Juventus and Chelsea. The excellent Charles Ducksbury profiles him for GianlucaDiMarzio.com, but before we get to Kramaric, here is some information on the author:

Charles is a world football writer and pundit based in Yorkshire, England. He writes for FourFourTwo, The Daily Mirror, CNN, Bleacher Report, When Saturday Comes, Squawka and more.

Six months ago, Andrej Kramarić was just another promising striker, a name that certainly would be in many scouts notebook but was yet to really make people sit up and take notice. Fast forward to December and we are talking about possibly Europe’s most in-demand forward, with clubs from Italy and England chasing the Croatian in the hope to bring him to their clubs in the January market.

As a youngster, Kramarić was (and still is) Dinamo Zagreb’s top youth goalscorer in their history, and his professional career in the famous blue saw him net ten goals in 42 games, as well as 20 in 45 games during a loan spell at Lokomotiva, Dinamo’s feeder club who also play in 1.HNL, Croatia’s top division. He also has 45 caps at youth level, scoring an impressive 22 goals, clearly proving himself to be an accomplished striker. But it was after returning to Dinamo that he fell-out with the club over his lack of playing time despite such an impressive goal haul. The Zagreb-born forward departed, joining Rijeka and the project fronted by oil-rich Italian Gabriele Volpi, who also owns Serie B club Spezia. Since then thre 23-year-old Kramarić hasn’t looked back, turning Rijeka into genuine title contenders and helping the coastal side to only their third Croatian Cup, beating Dinamo in the two-legged final 3-0 last season. He has also made the breakthrough with the national team, and already has two goals from his four caps. He did appear as a substitute at San Siro against Italy in November, though had a subdued game after Croatian supporters interrupted the game in protest at the Croatian

This season has seen the young Croatian go from a forward with potential to a genuine force. He really announced himself this season in the Adriatic Derby between Rijeka and Hajduk. The Split side have been chasing Dinamo for years on the field, but in late July, on a sticky evening at Kantrida, Rijeka firmly asserted themselves as Croatia’s second force, thanks to Kramarić’s devastating display of his technical ability and lethal finishing as he netted a first half hat-trick as Rijeka won 4-2. His first was a shot from a standing start, his second a powerful header into the corner from the penalty spot, and his hat-trick goal was a superb lob from inside the penalty area that went in via the cross bar. His record so far is 28 goals in 28 games, a quite remarkable record even considering the relative strength of 1.HNL, though his record in Europa League against superior opponents is where he has caught the eye in recent weeks. His record of seven goals in 11 games is impressive, and of those his 13 minute hat-trick against Feyenoord stood out, displaying excellent composure and improvisation in leading the Croatians to victory.

It would perhaps be unfair to label Kramarić as a ‘penalty-box’ striker, but it must be said that is where he does his best work. Often the instigator of moves before finishing them, his speciality is making darting runs into the area away from his marker. His control of the ball is exemplary, and the ease in which he often escapes defenders is that of an instinctive attacker. What else is beautiful about Kramarić’s ability is the way he scores his goals. Though not the rule, he so often finds the corner of the net with his shots, and often uses the technique of simply passing the ball into the net. Though there have been examples of him using force with his shots – Lokomotiva at home, a game in which he netted five, he tends to show composure when finishing, something that appeals when top sides are looking for strikers to handle big occasions.

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Tomas Pochettino Merapat ke Juventus

TURIN - Gelandang Boca Juniors, Tomas Pochettino dilaporkan telah bergabung dengan raksasa Seri A, Juventus. 

Menurut Sky Sport Italia, Selasa (2/12) pemain berusia 18 tahun itu dikabarkan telah sepakat untuk merumput di Italia bersama Bianconeri dan kabarnya sang pemain akan terbang ke Turin untuk menjalani tes medis pekan ini.

Selain menjalani tes medis, gelandang asal Argentina itu bakal menandatangani kontrak dengan juara Italia tersebut. Juve diyakini bakal merampungkan transfer sang pemain dalam waktu dekat.

Namun, meski telah bergabung bersama Juve,  Pochettino tak bakal langsung masuk skuat Bianconeri karena akan dipinjamkan lebih dahulu ke klub Italia lainnya agar memperoleh pengalaman sekaligus bisa menyesuaikan diri dengan kompetisi Seri A. 

Kabarnya, Sassuolo menjadi klub yang paling berpeluang untuk meminjam Pochettino di jendela transfer Januari mendatang.

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Bianconeri Bidik Godin

Juventus membukukan enam kemenangan beruntun dalam enam laga awal Serie A 2014/15 dan baru kebobolan dua. Namun, pelatih Bianconeri Massimiliano Allegri diyakini belum puas dengan barisan bek sentralnya.

Kabar dari Italia mengatakan bahwa Juventus membidik salah satu palang pintu andalan rivalnya di Grup A Liga Champions, yakni Atletico Madrid. Dilansir Sportmediaset, pemain yang dimaksud adalah Diego Godin.

Menurut media Italia tersebut, Juventus bakal mencoba memboyong pemain 28 tahun Uruguay itu dari Vicente Calderon ke Turin pada bursa transfer musim dingin mendatang.

Godin sudah memperkuat Atletico sejak direkrut dari Villarreal tahun 2010 silam.

Saat ini, kontrak Godin bersama Atletico masih berlaku hingga 30 Juni 2018. Jika Juventus menginginkan jasanya, mereka diperkirakan bakal butuh dana minimal €25 juta.

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Calcio Mercato

Vietto deal possible summer

CALCIOMERCATO JUVENTUS: VIETTO SUMMER DEAL POSSIBLE. Luciano Vietto, nineteen year old Argentine striker, has been compared to many sample count and is a long list of admirers. The boy, who at home is showing all his qualities, is waiting for news from the old continent.

The player seems to be the attention of Juventus and Manchester United. "Lucky", so nicknamed in Argentina, he moved from football the first steps in the hometown of Balnearia, near Cordoba, and then emerge in football matters with the shirt of Racing Avellaneda.

The guy has put together a series of promising performances that they do consider law as one of the emerging stars of Argentine football. The player, interviewed by "Tuttosport" said: "My official debut as a starter against the San Martin San Juan, last year, and I scored a hat-trick as overcoming dreamed of. An incredible feeling, something unimaginable. "

The attacker, since the team has as its companion the former Juventus Mauro German Camoranesi, explained: "He told me most of his career and experience in Italy, very interesting for a young person looking for inspiration." The player, with clear Italian origins, he then revealed: "It 'started the process for the Italian citizenship thanks to the roots in the province of Turin." Vietto, which, as has the jersey number 12, he added: "I identify with Sebastian Giovinco for the way he plays, the way it moves. So, I took part in 12 for him, but also a personal taste. It 'a number that is in fashion. "Vietto that is ready just for Juventus?

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Parma unaware of Biabiany-Juve link

Parma director general Pietro Leonardi has been left surprised by claims that Juventus are keen on Jonathan Biabiany.

“To be honest, I know nothing about it,” he told Tutto Juve when asked about the Old Lady’s apparent interest in the wide player.

“You will have to ask those in Turin, as I really am in the dark over this.

“Perhaps the rumour began from there. You journalists rightly investigate and do your job, but I can’t help you on this matter.

“I’ll reiterate that, as far as I am concerned, there is nothing.”

Biabiany, 25, has scored one goal in 30 League games this term. He’s also played for Inter, Chievo, Modena and Sampdoria in his career.

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ITALY/ JUVENTUS, Also Di Maria on the wishlist

As revealed by Sky Sport, during their mission in Spain, Juventus executives have talkes with Real Madrid also about 26 year old winger Ángel Di María.

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Mattheus close to Juventus move

Flamengo have confirmed that Mattheus Oliveira is on the verge of joining Italian champions Juventus.

The Old Lady have been linked with the 18-year-old for some time and it seems a deal is on the horizon.

“We are just missing a document that has yet to arrive from Italy,” Flamengo sporting director Paulo Pelaipe told Lancenet. “But the agreement is basically done.”

It is understood that the Brazilian Under-20 international, son of national legend Bebeto, will cost the Turin giants a fee of around €1.5m.

Mattheus first hit the headlines as a baby given that his father’s cradle-rocking goal celebrations during the 1994 World Cup were in his honour

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Galatasaray want Melo discount

Galatasaray reportedly allowed their Felipe Melo option to run out in a bid to get him at a cut-price from Juventus.

The Turkish club had until April 30 to sign the midfielder, now 29, on a permanent basis for a pre-agreed €6.5m.

However, according to Hurriyet, Galatasaray ignored that deadline because they are looking to net the Brazilian for around €4m instead.

Melo, signed by Juve from Fiorentina in 2009 for €25m, has been on loan with the Istanbul outfit for the last two years.

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Dzeko in, Vucinic out?

Juventus could be prepared to sell Mirko Vucinic to Manchester United in order to bring in Edin Dzeko.

The Bianconeri have made no secret of their intention to sign a so-called ‘top player’ in attack for next season, but Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s wages at PSG are proving an obstacle.

Instead, Il Sussidiario claims they are turning their attention towards Manchester City striker Dzeko.

It is certainly not the first time that the Bosnian has been linked with Juve, as he was extremely close to agreeing a move to Turin when he opted for Manchester.

His physicality is a drawing point for Juve, as tall centre-forwards are somewhat lacking in Serie A football.

There are also reports that Juventus will raise the funds for this purchase by selling Vucinic, who repeatedly missed scoring opportunities this season.

According to newspaper Libero, Manchester United are more than happy to spend big for the 29-year-old Montenegro international who arrived from Roma in 2011 for €15m.

Sir Alex Ferguson is known to be an admirer of Vucinic.

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PSG Star Wants Out

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has reportedly told PSG officials he wants to leave PSG.

The Swede has not enjoyed his time in his first year in the French capital, not adapting to life and his teammates there and after Les Parisiens played against Evian, the former AC Milan, Barcelona and Inter forward has expressed his frustration at the ease with which he is playing in Ligue 1.

Ibrahimovic has scored 27 times in 29 games for PSG, and feels there isn’t enough competition in France to warrant him to stay.

Ibrahimovic has been heavily linked to Juventus, who have reportedly offered their former player €7m a year to move to Turin.

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Vidal Berpeluang Pecahkan Rekor Rui Barros

Arturo Vidal, menurut La Gazzetta dello Sport, berpeluang mengalahkan rekor gelandang Juventus paling rajin mencetak gol dalam satu musim, yang saat ini masih dipegang Rui Barros, dengan catatan 12 gol dalam 29 pertandingan liga pada 1988-1989.

Vidal telah mencetak sembilan gol dalam 28 pertandingan Serie-A musim ini. Sebanyak empat gol diciptakan Vidal dalam tiga pertandingan terakhir.

Jumlah gol Vidal itu sama dengan rekor Fabio Capello (1971-1972), Pavel Nedved (2002-2003), dan Claudio Marchisio (2011-2012).

Untuk di semua kompetisi yang diikuti Juventus musim ini, Vidal telah mencetak 14 gol.

Untuk Juventus, mereka menguasai klasemen sementara dengan nilai 80 atau unggul 11 poin dari pesaing terdekat, Napoli. Kedua kubu sama-sama menyisakan empat pertandingan.

Jika meraih hasil imbang saat bertemu Palermo, di Juventus Stadium, 5 Mei 2013, Juventus akan mengunci gelar juara Serie-A, mengingat dalam pertemuan dengan Napoli musim ini Juventus meraih satu kemenangan dan satu hasil imbang.

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Juventus Segera Kontrak Putra Bebeto

Klub Brasil Flamengo diberitakan Football Italia telah mengonfirmasi bahwa pilar mereka Mattheus Oliveira (18) tinggal menunggu waktu untuk bergabung dengan raksasa Italia, Juventus. Saat ini tinggal menunggu kelengkapan dokumen.

"La Veccha Signora" memang sudah sejak beberapa waktu dikaitkan dengan putra mantan pemain Brasil Bebeto ini.

"Kami hanya kekurangan satu dokumen yang belum tiba dari Italia," kata direktur olahraga Flamengo Paulo Pelaipe pada Lancanet. "Tetapi pada dasarnya sudah ada kesepakatan yang dicapai semua pihak," lanjut Pelaipe.

Untuk mendapatkan Mattheus, klub asal Turin tersebut akan menghabiskan dana sebesar 1,5 juta euro (sekitar Rp 22,5 miliar).

Mattheus mengawali kariernya di tim junior Flamengo sejak tahun 2006. Tahun 2012 ia menjadi pemain tim senior Flamengo dengan catatan 11 kali bermain. Ia juga memperkuat tim nasional Brasil U-20 sebanyak empat kali.

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Juventus and Udinese set to battle it out for Barcelona starlet

Juventus and Udinese are reportedly interested in 17 year old Paraguayan striker Antonio Sanabria, according Sky Sport Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio.

The journalist wrote of the interest on his website that Juventus, Udinese and Inter are interesting in taking Sanabria away from the Barcelona youth system, where he currently plays.

Sanabria plays for the FC Barcelona Juvenil A – the under-19′s faction of the youth system in Catalunya, and are coached by Jordi Vinyals.

The Juvenil A are at the top of the Division de Honor, a league they have won 4 times since 2000.

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Juventus monitor Real Madrid full back

Real Madrid full back Fabio Coentrao is being monitored by Juventus, report Sky Sport Italia.

The full back was purchased as Jose’ Mourinho’s big summer transfer in 2011 for €30m, but could be on the way out.

Juventus still have a need for a LWB, as signing Kwadwo Asamoah is not as comfortable on the left side as originally hoped.

Coentrao could be available for cheaper than Madrid bought him for in 2011, but will still be available only for around €20-25m.

The Portugese wing back has appeared 34 times for Real Madrid, scoring once.

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Calcio Mercato

Media: Zlatan and Zielinski to Juventus

Spaniard Fernando Llorente will not be the only player to have in the summer transfer window will strengthen Juventus. Italian media have no doubt that it is very close to returning to the capital of Piedmont is Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The athletic directors of the club - Giuseppe Marotta and Pavel Nedved skills are delighted Piotr Zielinski, who is expected to "Juve" by way of exchange of Mauricio Isla.

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Tuttosport - Waiting for the top player, a fishing Juve striker in Serie D: taken from Senegal Diagne

According to today's edition of Tuttosport, Juventus has virtually secured Mbaye Diagne, a promising 22-year old striker's Bra, Piedmont formation of Serie D. The Senegalese striker has made ​​23 goals this season, contributing to the promotion of his team in the Pro League Of course, in the next season does not wear the white jersey, but will be loaned to some friendly society, in particular the Croton. Waiting for the top player ...

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Juventus, Diamanti near to wear the white jersey

According to a report in La Gazzetta dello Sport, the attacking midfielder Alessandro Diamanti of Bologna would be close to switch to Juventus. A negotiation that has now lasted for months and that with the end of the season should result in giving Antonio Conte an offensive player that can play many roles in the department of attack Juventus. An arrival, that of the National blue that goes hand in hand with the sale of one of Giovinco and of course Matri and Vucinic and Quagliarella, who will end up on the market at the end of the season.

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Juventus trio in Madrid

A delegation from Juventus will be present at tonight’s Champions League tie between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.

Boss Antonio Conte, director general Beppe Marotta and sporting director Fabio Paratici will be in the crowd for the semi-final second leg tie.

The Italian media are speculating that the trio will be primarily keeping a close eye on Madrid strikers Karim Benzema and Gonzalo Higuain.

Last week, Conte and Paratici travelled to Munich to watch Bayern’s 4-0 destruction of Barcelona in the other semi-final.

Real Madrid will start tonight’s game 4-1 down from the first encounter.

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Juventus: possible swap with Parma.

As reported in the last weeks, despite the offers received by many major European clubs, expecially Chelsea, Juventus coach Antonio Conte seems intentioned to remain in Turin, but only beyond some technical and financial warranties; the 45 year old has asked his club to reinforce the team, and, in fact, as anticipated last night and as confirmed by today’s edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport, the 45 year old will be tonight at the “Santiago Bernabeu” together with General Manager Giuseppe Marotta and Sports Director Fabio Paratici to observe Real Madrid 25 year old striker Gonzalo Higuain and same-aged Karim Benzema and Borussia Dortmund 24 year old Robert Lewandowski, while, concerning his salary, Conte, according to the same media, seems intentioned to ask to the Piedmontese club a 5 million euros per season’s new contract. But, to accomplish the Apulian coach, the bianconeri are also evaluating other options for their offensive line, like Liverpool 26 year old Luis Suarez and Paris Saint-Germain 31 year old Zlatan Ibrahimovic, to whom, according to Libero, are ready to offer a three-year deal at 8 million euros per season. In any case, the Piedmontese club is working to reinforce their team also regarding other positions, and, according to Tuttosport, are in talks with Parma regarding a swap that would involve 23 year old midfielder Luca Marrone and 25 year old winger Jonathan Biabiany.

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Juventus dan Fiorentina Telah Menawar Muriel

Penampilan menjanjikan yang diperlihatkan striker Udinese, Luis Muriel, sepanjang kampanye 2012/2013, mengundang minat dari klub top Italia. Juventus dan Fiorentina adalah dua klub yang dilaporkan naksir berat dengan pemain asal Kolombia tersebut.

Keberminatan Juventus dan Fiorentina diakui sendiri oleh Direktur Olah Raga Udinese, Fabrizio Larini. Ia mengatakan jika I Bianconeri dan La Viola telah mengajukan tawaran resmi untuk Luis Muriel.

Akan tetapi, Larini menegaskan Udinese belum ingin melepas Muriel. Larini merasa pemain berusia 22 tahun tersebut belum saatnya dilepas.

"Muriel adalah bakat besar. Juventus dan Fiorentina telah mengajukan tawaran untuknya. Akan ada waktu untuk berbicara tentang masa depannya, tapi tidak sekarang," tutur Larini.

"Dia masih muda dan memiliki banyak waktu untuk tumbuh. Udinese ingin mempertahankan dia setahun lagi dan saya pikir akan lebih baik jika dia menurutinya," ungkap Larini dikutip dari Football Italia.

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Juventus: eyes on a French starlet

Juventus are not only observing experienced and famous players but also some interesting youngsters: according to Tuttosport, in fact, the Serie A defending champions are tracking Lyon 17 year old striker Anthony Martial, while Tuttojuve.com substains that the Piesmontese club have carried out the negotiation with Bra for 21 year old Mbaye Diagne. +

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Juventus: in talks with Ibra.

Juventus keep on seeking a new forward, and, despite the recent denials, could have a concrete chance to obtain Paris Saint-Germain 31 year old Zlatan Ibrahimovic. According to Tuttosport, in fact, the bianconeri are working to find a solution regarding the contract of the Sweden international; according to the same media, the alternatives to the former AC Milan star are Barcelona 24 year old Alexis Sanchez and Liverpool 26 year old Luis Suarez, while Il Giorno substains that the Piedmontese club remains attentive to the situation of Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho, whose departure could influence also the future of  25 year old Gonzalo Higuain and same aged Karim Benzema. Perhaps, before the game against Torino, the Serie A defending coach’s Antonio Conte has once again declared that his team needs to be reinforced and has sent a clear message regarding Ibrahimovic and Suarez, while General Manager Giuseppe Marotta, interviewed by Sky Sport, has seemed quite sceptic about the possibility to sign Sanchez and Bayern Munich 28 year old attacking midfielder Arjen Robben. 

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ITALY/ JUVENTUS, Duel with Bayern for Suarez

In addition to Juventus, also Bayern Munich, according to The Telegraph, are keen on Liverpool 26 year old forward Luis Suarez.

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EXCLUSIVE TMW - Juventus eye Capoue

According to latest rumours collected in exclusive by TMW, Juventus management have targeted French international midfielder Etienne Capoue (24), who has been observed during last Toulouse Ligue 1 away game against Bastia by Bianconeri scouts. The player, currently on a deal with TFC until June 2015, is tracked by several European important clubs else, among which Inter and Newcastle as well.

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ITALY/ JUVENTUS, Back for Nainggolan

Currently on a deal with Cagliari until June 2015 and likely to leave on a full basis during next summer, Belgian international all-round midfielder Radja Nainggolan (25 years old on next Saturday, May 4), already tracked by Inter, Napoli, Manchester City, Wolfsburg, CSKA Moscow and Spartak Moscow, has been targeted by Juventus again. Bianconeri management are in fact weighing him up as a replacement for Arturo Vidal, if Chilean star leaves, or a first substituite for their midfield side. His ownership is esteemed around 16 million euros.

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Melo deadline 24 hours away

Turkish giants Galatasaray have just over 24 hours to complete the signing of Juventus midfielder Felipe Melo.

The Brazilian international has spent the last two campaigns on loan at Galatasaray, a club who have the right to sign him outright for €6.5m.

However, that option is only valid until April 30 and whispers in Turkey suggest that the outfit will allow that deadline to pass.

The 29-year-old was netted by the Turin giants in July 2009 from Fiorentina for a fee in the region of €25m.

If Galatasaray don’t do a deal then Melo will return to Turin where he will presumably be placed on the transfer list.

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JUVENTUS & NAPOLI, Duel for Obiang

Recently drawn towards most Italian, Spanish, English and Russian top clubs, Sampdoria and Spanish Under-21 NT playmaking midfielder Pedro Mba Obiang (21) seems to be especially strived for by Juventus and Napoli, according to latest rumours. The player is currently on a deal with Blucerchiati until June 2017, and, though his next future is still to be decided, might leave on an about 14 million euros offer.

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Juventus: duel with Real for Ibra

As reported yesterday, Juventus seem to have a new concrete chance to obtain Paris Saint-Germain 31 year old forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic; but, according to Le10Sport, his current coach Carlo Ancelotti is trying to convinve the Sweden international to follow him at Real Madrid; in any case, the former Barcelona and AC Milan star is not the only player tracked by the bianconeri regarding the offensive line, and, according to Il Mattino, are ready to offer 27 year old midfielder Claudio Marchisio (his teammate ArturoVidal has declared to La Gazzetta dello Sport that he has no intenton to leave) and 29 year old forward Alessandro Matri plus cash to Napoli to overtake Manchester City and Real Madrid in the hunt for 26 year old Edinson Cavani. The Piedmontese club is also seeking a midfielder, and, as reported by TMW, its Spors Director Fabio Paratici last Saturday has flown to Corse to observe Toulouse 24 year old Etienne Capoue, while, according to Sportmediaset, the Serie A defending champions are in competition with  Napoli for Samdporia 21 year old Pedro Obiang. Meanwhile, as reported by the same media, Juve don’t seem intentioned to sign on permanent deal from Udinese 24 year old Mauricio Isla, and are intentioned to replace the Chile international with 18 year old Piotr Zielinski, that could arrive on co-ownerhisp from the Friulan club indeed. 

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MAROTTA Sky: "The dynamics of Berbatov is normal, we contacted the agent after she refused to Fiorentina. Ready to pursue other opportunities in the last two days. Upon Bendtner and Llorente ..."

he Juventus general manager Beppe Marotta, is intervening in these minutes to Sky Sports. TuttoJuve.com is transcribed in full and in real time what he said:

The story of Berbatov outlines almost science fiction. There seemed to be an agreement with the United instead goes to Fulham ...
"Well .. for me they are many years that I have in this world, things are quite normal, are typical dynamics of football, especially in recent days that are characterized by a more particular effervescence. I have to say the truth that we are approached Berbatov to Manchester United and more specifically when around 17 in the afternoon we learned that the player would not accept the proposal of Fiorentina and so I personally contacted the CEO of Manchester, who told me that those who were given the demands by the company, then we contacted the agent of the player, and through him we learned that Berbatov had an offer, a proposal to Fulham, where there is his former coach. But the agent would still have also evaluated our proposal and would give us a definitive answer in the evening. The only final answer is here. motivation was clear that he wants to stay in London for family matters and therefore we are amazed at this refusal, which is not really a waste, but simply almost a way of life. "

Berbatov was flying to Italy. He made a technical stop in Monaco. Meanwhile came your offer. The player has mocked the Fiorentina first and then you. It is not normal to do at an airport in Monaco ....
"Yes, those are our information, he was at Monaco because his wife is in Monaco and was there for other reasons. Then for Fiorentina, as I said before, we are made out only and exclusively when we learned that he was not going to Fiorentina. We have contacted the company and the player in the afternoon. We were waiting for a reply to be able to deepen later from the point of view of the contract is with him that any agreement with the company. "

La Fiorentina speaks of daring operations of other companies. He wants to answer?
"If other companies are thought to Juventus, surely send him back to the sender. If you are referring to other companies, see Fulham, I do not know, there are situations in which I enter. Surely we have acted with the utmost transparency and fairness, because we contacted the vendor company with which we maintain good relations and when we had the approval from the company, we contacted the attorney of the player. So this seems to me a very proper behavior on the part of Juventus. We have been informed by both the company Manchester both entourage of the player in the meantime there was a proposal by the Fulham, as indeed I think it is customary when a player is on the market. Evidently there are several possibilities, alternatives, and then the player who is most at assignor to assess opportunities and choose the most suited to its will. "

The idea aberbatov when he came?
"It 's coming in the day when we learned that Manchester had put on the market and especially would not go to Fiorentina."

Who told you that he was not going to Fiorentina?
"Now if you want to do an investigation, let's do as well ... I have nothing to hide. I with the CEO of Manchester say I have a relationship of knowledge. Tomorrow as you know we are the draw of the Champions League in Monaco, we with them we have defined the acquisition of Pogba and then for different reasons I learned of this willingness to sell Berbatov of Manchester, I learned directly by CEO David Gill, so we automatically operated what is an international standard, ie a comparison in our society between the various components and when we shared a certain strategy, we expressed to the company and to the player. E 'a normal practice in a company that operates in a transparent manner. "

What kind Berbatov is this? He had never seen one that does something like that ...
"From what I heard I Monaco is the place of residence of his wife, so he was there for family reasons, I do not think to stop. Otherwise, in these final periods of football, players often transfer object are then taken by choices that then fail to define in fast time: there are thoughts, comparisons with wives and girlfriends bring them to stall One moment. then if we refer to his past, I do not have in-depth knowledge on aspects of character, so I do not venture to make any judgments. Our assessments were those to take advantage of an opportunity that presented itself of a player who militated for years in an exemplary society such as Manchester, so it remained there for many years, it means that he knew what it means to be professionals. then I do not know if that time in Lecce has not signed a contract with Lecce to go to Bayer Leverkusen ... are situations that are not able to evaluate. "

Now the question is who takes the Juve ...
"We always start from those considerations that we made at the beginning of the market. Our goal was to improve the quality always with an approach that would take into account what are the opportunities in the market, in accordance with what has been the Our business plan presented last year. It 'clear that we took the opportunities as those Asamoah, Isla, because there was the availability of the seller to sit down at a table, then those negotiations have been defined quickly. We did many polls with so many players, but there were always problems that can not objectively define the operation. however, I want to emphasize, as we are a group that has become a successful model in the end, he won one Scudetto, the Italian Super Cup and therefore deserves special attention from the critics, however, in the sense that we have players who are able to respond to those who are dating and the season we're going to face a very important season. always remains the fact that in these two days we will be ready to grasp opportunities, but the opportunities that must be pushing up the level of quality. "

Bendtner can be one of these opportunities or not?
"Well .. it's a player on the market, is a player available. E 'was and is the subject of our evaluation, but from here to say we're going to define it passes ...".

It depends on whether the assessment was positive, neutral or negative ...
"Honestly, it does not seem fair to the boy and society take a more in-depth. Know it is available."

Maybe in numbers can serve another striker ...
"There is also a component imponderable that is lucky in the sense that if the injuries are not numerous and conditioning of what the activity is, of course, the pink enough. Then it is clear that if there are injuries, trauma, this will be a we can not expect that today and I can not evaluate. We are careful to monitor the opportunities that present themselves. If they are important opportunities, we will try to define, otherwise we will go on like this. "

Llorente will still be a Juventus player, now or next year? Recall that the contract expiring in 2013 ...
"No, I will still be a player we absolutely not. Too, because there is a regulation that must be respected. Yet there is also a truth which is that of a player who is so far out of contract in 2013., It is notable situations that are attractive to the company, in any event being a high level player. "

Therefore remains a goal for Juventus for the next year?
"You may remain in the sense that for him the same holds true for Berbatov. We evaluate an interesting player at the right time, when the regulations allow, we will make a survey and if you have everything you need, we're going to call it or not. Now it is premature to assume anything. "

Llorente now?
"For the last few days, I think the utopian idea to have him with us. Whether its president rightly intends to rely on a clause that was defined with the player, which was defined on the basis of 36 million in the case of signing of the new contract, I think it is really unrealistic. "
Afraid to have compromised the ability to deal with Fiorentina Jovetic in the future? Or think to clarify the situation?
"We do not have much to clarify, as I said before we have acted with the utmost honesty and transparency, in a context in which, as I said before, these are the dynamics. Player go on a different society. We have not disturbed Fiorentina and as I learned you seem to me that the plane had already been determined in the morning, when we were not involved in this matter. Relationships are good, they are good between the two presidents, Andrea Agnelli and Andrea Della Valle, so I think this situation Berbatov should not be any way to affect those who are good relations between the companies. then What will be in the market, I can not say today, because we do not really even know us. "

What should we respond to all Juventus fans who ask us who buy Juve?
"What Juve has a pink competitive for those who are our programs. But the answer would be: what is to buy the players we have seen? I think this is the analysis more precise and careful."

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Bendtner in Italy for Juventus

Italian champions Juventus are on the verge of signing Arsenal’s Niklas Bendtner, according to Sky Sport Italia.

The Old Lady have turned their attention to the Danish international after failing to net Robin Van Persie and Dimitar Berbatov.

Manchester United beat the Old Lady to Arsenal’s Van Persie, while the Bulgarian last night snubbed Juve – and Fiorentina – in favour of Fulham.

Reports suggest that the 24-year-old, who was also wanted by Fiorentina and Siena, has already touched down in Milan.

The forward joined Arsenal in 2004 after impressing in the KB youth ranks. He spent the 2006-07 campaign on loan at Birmingham, while he was with Sunderland last term.

Bendtner played for his country at Euro 2012.

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Juve: 'Bendtner medical tomorrow'

“Nicklas Bendtner will undergo a medical tomorrow,” confirmed Juventus director general Beppe Marotta, who also criticised “unprofessional” Dimitar Berbatov.

There were reports today that a deal had been struck with Arsenal for the Danish international striker, which Marotta confirmed this evening.

“Bendtner is already in Italy and will undergo a medical tomorrow,” the dg told Sky Sport Italia.

“Until the final paperwork is concluded, I will not say that the player is ours. That became clear yesterday...”

The reference was to Berbatov, who in one afternoon agreed transfers to Fiorentina, Juventus and eventually Fulham.

“We reiterate that we only approached Manchester United and the player after we were informed he had already turned down Fiorentina. Perhaps he forgot to tell Fiorentina that.

“Berbatov certainly did not make a good impression on anyone and it was an unprofessional way to behave, so we agree with Fiorentina that it’s best he didn’t come here.”

Marotta also commented on today’s Champions League draw, which pits Juventus against Chelsea, Shakhtar Donetsk and Danish newcomers FC Nordsjaelland.

“Are we happy with the draw? We are above all happy to be back in the Champions League, at a level that fits the prestige of the club.”

     

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Juventus offer Barcelona striker Villa €8M-a-year deal

Juventus are expected to table a bid for Barcelona striker David Villa today.

El Comercio de Gijón says Juve have held positive negotiations with Villa's representatives and will make an offer to Barca today.

Juve met with Villa's reps on Thursday at the Princesa Sofía hotel in Barcelona, tabling a four-year contract offer worth €8 million-a-season.

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Tuttosport - Boakye could remain in Serie A

Richmond Boakye could remain in Serie A. The young Ghanaian striker looked set to return to Sassuolo to complete its maturation process, but now - confirms Tuttosport - would be seen entering Atalanta. Orobico the club would be willing to bet on the boy, now in the National goals in the friendly against China.
The Turin daily newspaper does not say so, but it is understood that Boakye may also possibly be added to a larger operation that could lead to Turin left-back Federico Peluso.

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Agen Villa Bertemu Perwakilan Juventus

Pemain Barcelona yang baru saja pulih dari cedera, David Villa, dikabarkan semakin dekat ke Juventus Arena. Dilansir Marca , kubu Juventus telah melakukan kontak dengan sang pemain kendati sebelumnya membantah mengajukan penawaran untuknya.

Agen mantan penyerang Valencia ini juga dilaporkan telah melakukan pertemuan dengan kubu I Bianconeri yang bertempat di Princess Sofia Hotel, Barcelona. Dalam pertemuan tersebut, pihak Juventus menawarkan kontrak yang berdurasi selama empat musim.

Menindaklanjuti pertemuan itu, Presiden Juventus, Andrea Agnelli, dikabarkan akan mengajukan proposal resmi kepada El Barca untuk menggaet Villa pada Senin (27/8). Jika terealisasikan, pemain berusia 30 tahun ini akan mendapatkan gaji sebesar delapan juta euro per musim.

Sebelumnya, Juventus juga mengincar penyerang Athletic Bilbao, Fernando Llorente dan bomber Manchester City, Edin Dzeko. Namun, harga tinggi keduanya membuat Si Nyonya Tua beralih mencari target potensial lainnya.

Pada bursa transfer musim panas ini, Juventus menjadi salah satu klub yang loyal mendatangkan pemain. Tercatat, nama familiar semisal Lucio, Mauricio Isla, dan Sebastian Giovinco berhasil mereka labuhkan.

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Juventus to do Poli deal?

Juventus are thinking about wrapping up a deal with Sampdoria for Andrea Poli before the transfer window closes.

Doria will listen to offers for the midfielder who spent last season on loan in Serie A with Italian giants Inter.

The Nerazzurri wanted to sign him outright, but agreeing a fee with the Marassi outfit proved impossible.

Juventus have been linked over the last few weeks and, with the transfer window set to close on Friday, a deal could soon be sorted out.

The Gazzetta dello Sport is suggesting that the Italian champions would sign the 22-year-old outright, but allow him to stay at the port club on loan for the rest of this season.

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ITALY/ JUVENTUS, Also Andreolli for the defense

According to gianlucadimarzio.com, Juventus are seeking a defender to replace 34 year old Lucio, seriously injured, and are thinking aboit Chievo 26 year old Marco Andreolli, also tracked by Inter Milan.

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EXCLUSIVE TJ - Ag Benassi: "Contacts with Juventus but ..."

Juventus is looking for a third goalkeeper to combine with Gigi Buffon and Marco Storari. Among the ideas circulating at Juventus is also the one that leads to the extreme of Lecce defender Max Benassi. TuttoJuve.com has challenged its exclusive agent Luca Urbani.

Is there any truth in the rumors that his client approach to the Old Lady?
"There have been contacts in recent days. Would describe it as a rumor."

There are real possibilities of a landing Benassi in black and white?
"I was not warned in the last few hours, so I guess it was just a survey."

The cost of the card still amounts to 250 thousand euros as requested by Lecce few weeks ago?
"Surely you have lowered the price tag after relegation of Lecce to League Pro, but unfortunately it's very anachronistic. Was the interest of Pescara and Genoa, but now things are a little 'changed."

The goal which would it be?
"Finding a team up for an important season."

Make the third to Juve would be a solution?
"It would be a nice experience, but it is difficult to materialize ...".

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Sportmediaset - Juve, that's who back in pole position for the attack

Pending a definitive answer as to Bibao Llorente, Juventus is ready to launch the final assault on Stevan Jovetic. According to reports sportmediaset.it, Marotta reasoning would tender to be submitted to the Della Valle, aware that the company violates try in every way to shield the Montenegrin talent, suddenly back in pole position in the shopping Juventus.

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Juventus’ missing piece in attack             

Despite a winning Serie A start and an excellent pre-season, Dave Taylor feels that Juventus need to keep on looking for that final piece of the jigsaw. 

After winning the Italian Super Cup and the Trofeo Berlusconi, as well as their opening day win and several good pre-season results, Juventus are seemingly heading in the direction they want. Certainly President Andrea Agnelli thinks so and, after last year’s success, he wants the Old Lady to step up a level and return to Europe with a bang.

“We’re heading into an important season and we’ll have to confirm the good things we’ve done,” he declared. “Having said that, it’s a year just like any other for Juve because Juventus will always start out with the aim of winning every competition – it’s in our history and DNA. In Italy we'll be aiming for a repeat of last season and in Europe we must believe that we can dream again.”

Last season there was a sense of satisfaction with the Scudetto, but ambition burns bright inside Bianconeri hearts and the demand from high is also echoed by the players. “There was a desire to get back into the Champions League,” remarked captain Gianluigi Buffon. “And we earned that right with what we did on the pitch. It’s the right reward for a side who last season achieved something great.”

The club has already delivered a statement of intent this summer with some prolific spending, a feat unmatched by their competition. Nonetheless the margins by which success is gauged can be alarmingly slim and the contents are sometimes not what it says on the tin. Yet after an expenditure of around €50m on new players and taking up options to sign others who were on loan or in a co-ownership, there is a new vitality around Vinovo. “It’s a different environment with respect to last year,” continued Gianluigi. “There’s more positivity and belief around the place now.”

Although difficult to put aside the edicts involving Coach Antonio Conte, his touchline replacement, Massimo Carrera, will purr with the prospect of directing a team strengthened by so many inspiring new arrivals. Sebastian Giovinco, for one, is a fabulous talent with his creative vision along with the talents of Kwadwo Asamoah, who has been superb on the left so far and Mauricio Isla. Add in midfielder Emanuele Giaccherini, defender Martin Caceres and the quality soon adds up. Let’s also not forget the flowering of young midfielders Paul Pogba and Luca Marrone, who played as a makeshift centre-back against Parma and displayed no nerves whatsoever, showing his versatility is a real asset.

The components are all there with a super-strong midfield already in place inspired by Andrea Pirlo, Claudio Marchisio and the awesome Arturo Vidal. Factor in international defenders like Giorgio Chiellini and Andrea Barzagli, plus ‘keeper Buffon, and the team is rock-solid through the centre.

Yet there has been one thing that everyone thought was lacking, something crucially essential when you are looking to retain the title and chase Champions League success, a 20-goals a season striker. Juve attempted to buy early yet despite links with several classy forwards, including Arsenal’s Robin Van Persie, nothing has materialised.

It now seems Giovinco will lead the attack alongside Mirko Vucinic. Yet despite Carrera concluding that he was happy with both strike partnerships after giving Giovinco-Vucinic and Fabio Quagliarella-Alessandro Matri a half each in the Milan encounter, it sounded more bravado than fact.

The question now is will they get a decent striker with Van Persie their first choice gone? The list of possible targets is certainly long – Athletic Bilbao’s Fernando Llorente, Edin Dzeko of Manchester City and now even Benfica’s Oscar Cardozo – but are any of them good enough? And do Juve have the finances to poach those at the top of their wish-list?

Personally I would have thought that if they were prepared to pay out £18m for the 27-year-old Llorente, it might be better to find an extra €5m or €6m and buy Fiorentina’s Stevan Jovetic. The Montenegrin, 23, showed once again on Saturday that he can put the ball into the net.

Juve are missing that right now with Quagliarella, Giovinco, Matri and Vucinic. Quagliarella nor Mitri-Matri can be truly relied on and both missed several easy chances in pre-season. And although Juve did win the Scudetto last term, some crucial goals were scored and created from midfield – as they were against Parma.

With much tougher opposition in the Champions League, the Bianconeri need a boost in the forward line. Don’t forget, this is a team who drew 15 League games last season – and some of those came against pretty average teams. The famous top player who they have been wanting to sign for the last 24 months is no longer a luxury, but a necessity.

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Viola reject Juve bid for Jovetic 

Fiorentina have rejected a €30m offer from Juventus for Stevan Jovetic, reports the Corriere dello Sport.

The Old Lady have just days left to buy a new attacking player ahead of their Champions League bid and Jovetic has again been targeted.

It was thought that the Viola would do a deal with any club who made such an offer for the Montenegro international, but the Della Valla family have – for now – failed to be tempted into a sale.

The Tuscan club have often spoken of a gentleman’s agreement with the player that they would discuss a sale if any side were to make a €30m bid.

Juventus have been looking to add quality to their striking options after trying and failing to sign Robin Van Persie before he left Arsenal for Manchester United.

They have also been linked with Atheltic Bilbao’s Fernando Llorente and Edin Dzeko of Manchester City, amongst many others.

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Sportmediaset - Juve, comes Rubinho. Peluso is the key to Boakye

The third goalkeeper of Juventus will probably be the former Genoa and Torino Rubinho. As reported sportmediaset.it, if the Brazilian goalkeeper exceed a medical sign an annual contract. A black and white tunic dress could also be Federico Peluso. Marotta and vhave in fact identified the man to turn Atalanta to bring the left back in Turin: it is Boakye, which would be sent on loan to Italy, joining a balance of € 6 million. Finally, it is yet to decide the destination of Michele Pazienza. The player, followed by Italy and Lazio, is now also a target of 'Anderlecht. The problem is the formula: Juventus would not want to sell it on loan, but in co-ownership. 

 

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