Black Cats track Chiellini
Monday 11 August, 2008
There are rumours that Sunderland are pursuing Juventus defensive star Giorgio Chiellini and are considering a vast offer.
Chiellini was linked with Manchester City last summer but the Old Lady decided to keep hold of the Tuscan ace.
And the decision paid off as Chiellini enjoyed a superb season with Juve and earned a place at Euro 2008.
Despite the 23-year-old’s importance in Turin, there are reports in Tuttosport that Sunderland are ready to launch a vast bid to try and prise him away.
While Chiellini is seen by many as the heir to Juve’s defensive throne and has become a vital element with Dario Knezevic, Jorge Andrade and Cristian Molinaro injured, the Black Cats are reportedly ready to put £10m on the table.
Since arriving from Fiorentina in 2005, Chiellini has played nearly 100 games for the Bianconeri and has 13 Azzurri caps to his name.
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