Juventus in Essien link
Friday 25 February, 2005
Juventus are pondering a summer bid for Lyon ace Michael Essien, according to reports in France.
The ‘L’Equipe’ newspaper claims that Juventus Vice-president Roberto Bettega watched the midfielder in action against Monaco last week.
Essien, a 22-year-old Ghanaian, is a realistic target as the Old Lady are expected to sell both Alessio Tacchinardi and Stephan Appiah in the summer.
Essien’s agent has also fuelled the rumours of a Turin switch even if he admitted that the Italian outfit had not been in touch.
"I know that Juventus are interested," stated Fabien Pivetau. "However, there has been no direct contact with them."
The current Serie A leaders are not the only ones keen on the player though, given that Manchester United, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Arsenal have all made enquiries.
channel4.com
Friday 25 February, 2005
Juventus are pondering a summer bid for Lyon ace Michael Essien, according to reports in France.
The ‘L’Equipe’ newspaper claims that Juventus Vice-president Roberto Bettega watched the midfielder in action against Monaco last week.
Essien, a 22-year-old Ghanaian, is a realistic target as the Old Lady are expected to sell both Alessio Tacchinardi and Stephan Appiah in the summer.
Essien’s agent has also fuelled the rumours of a Turin switch even if he admitted that the Italian outfit had not been in touch.
"I know that Juventus are interested," stated Fabien Pivetau. "However, there has been no direct contact with them."
The current Serie A leaders are not the only ones keen on the player though, given that Manchester United, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Arsenal have all made enquiries.
channel4.com
