Juve still after Diego
Tuesday 4 November, 2008
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Juventus are still working on bringing Werder Bremen fantasista Diego to Turin after 18 months of speculation.
The 23-year-old Brazilian has been repeatedly linked with the Bianconeri since they returned to Serie A last season.
Diego's father, who is also his agent, was in Turin only last week, although Juventus director general Jean-Claude Blanc denied any talks had taken place.
According to Tuttosport, Juventus want Diego in January and are willing to use Portuguese midfielder Tiago as a bargaining chip.
Bremen have valued the former Porto and Santos youngster at £24m, but are prepared to negotiate at £16m.
The figure is still too high for Juventus who are still reeling financially after the effects of Calciopoli two years ago.
The inclusion of Tiago in any deal would bring that price down, especially since his value has increased somewhat in recent weeks after two exceptional performances in Bianconero.
Tiago yesterday said he is ready to leave the Turin giants unless he starts getting regular opportunities in the first team.
The former Chelsea midfielder has made just two starts in Juventus' opening 10 games in Serie A this season.
Meanwhile, Diego has made seven appearances for Bremen in this year's Bundesliga and scored five goals.