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While this is a kick in the nuts... the upside is, it means Chelsea is likely going to sell one of their better defenders, and it looks like Bridge or Ferreira. We need a LB more than a CB, and this could be the way to snag a decent one at an affordable price. Who knows, maybe Juventus...

Ivanovic hasn't faced the type of firepower and skill that Barzagli, Gallas and Carvalho have. I agree that only buying older stalwarts is not a good long term plan though. Like I said, in an ideal world, they buy Ivanovic and a proven commodity in the 24-27 range like Barzagli. Not ponying up...

Normally, I'd agree with you. However, Juventus are not in a normal situation. They just had their core ripped apart and are going to struggle to be even top four in Serie A, let alone any Champions League aspirations. They do not have the strong backbones teams like Barcelona, Real Madrid...

My thoughts exactly. For the big money Lokomotiv seems to be commanding, he's an awfully big risk. Will he cope with the language barrier, how will he adapt to the Italian style, how will he cope with the greatly elevated level of competition? I wouldn't be too upset if Juventus signed him...