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[RAMI-N]

Juventus are close to signing Reggina midfielder Giandomenico Mesto according to the latest reports in Italy.

The Bianconeri have already netted the Bosnian Hasan Salihamidzic, who will join the outfit from Bayern Munich in the summer after signing a four-year deal, but plan to further increase their midfield department with the 25-year-old Amaranto.

La Gazzetta dello Sport states that an agreement between the clubs has already been finalised and will be made official after Reggina secure Serie A safety.

Mesto, who is considered one of the best players in his role and was recently praised by Inter Coach Roberto Mancini, is valued at £5m by President Lillo Foti.

However, it seems likely that the price will be lowered by including some of Juve’s promising youngsters in the deal.

Also, it now seems that Mauro Camoranesi will stay in Turin, while winger Marco Marchionni might be set for Fiorentina despite the Old Lady announcing that they had no plans to sell him.

Bianconeri and Viola officials allegedly met on Monday to discuss the position of Valeri Bojinov and Manuel Blasi, who will return to their respective clubs at the end of the current term.

Fiorentina sporting director Pantaleo Corvino also made enquiries on Marchionni, who is valued at £4.2m by the Bianconeri.

The Italian international has made a limited impact since his move from Parma last June and has only started to feature regularly in the side after the injury that sidelined Camoranesi.

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[Kosta]

Mesto will have a nice role for us, but he is still average and still a backup. The way I look at it is. If we are going to sign average players with some potential, let make sure they are Italian. That way we don't waste roster slots on non-italians and we keep Juventus national. He will fit in well, but is just a small peice of the puzzle.

And also there is that UEFA rule (not applied still) ,that in the squad , a must will be 6-7 home grown players. Correct me if I'm wrong .

 

[Albertmare]

It'd be a mistake to release Balza and Marchoinni to Fiorentina!

sell Marchionni to Fiorentina , i don't mind through i would like to see him staying too , but if we got Mesto , somebody must be sacrified in that sector .

Selling Balzaretti ? Hell no , i'm loving this guy since what he have done untill now , letting balzaretti go would be a big mistake , watch out Secco and Gigli :faq1:

btw , who's Mazuch ? any good ?

 

[JuveJay]

If Mesto arrives we may see the end of Zebina and Marchionni at Juve.

For right back we would have; Salihamidzic, Mesto, Grygera, Birindelli, Balzaretti and Blasi all able to play there. I am assuming Piccolo will be released.

Right midfield would read; Camoranesi, Salihamidzic, Mesto with the futures of players such as Olivera and Gasbarroni still undecided.

 

[fender06]

mesto??? how good is this guy?

 

[tonykart]

He is above average and has potential to be good. He will fit in well here, but will not set the world on fire. He is a good player who can bounce between midfield and sb. I don't see him as a starter over Camo or Sali, but perhaps in the future he would at least be able to jump Sali. I also think between him and Sali, they can play the left flank as well.

 

[x-japan]

-I dont know why we decided to buy Mesto, the board must have forgot a player named Gasbarroni who grow up from our youth training, can play both wings and doing very well for Parma. Just give him a chance and spend our money wisely

 

[Marc]

If Mesto arrives we may see the end of Zebina and Marchionni at Juve.

For right back we would have; Salihamidzic, Mesto, Grygera, Birindelli, Balzaretti and Blasi all able to play there. I am assuming Piccolo will be released.

Right midfield would read; Camoranesi, Salihamidzic, Mesto with the futures of players such as Olivera and Gasbarroni still undecided.

Yes, you have a point. However, it could happen that Zebina will be moved to cb position. Grygera also. Birindelli will soon retire and Balzaretti is originally a left back. Piccolo is crap and he will be released. Salihamidzic is a best option for a rb starter.

Blasi is useless imo and he should be sold or used to decrease the price of Mesto if we are going to sign him. Olivera and Gasbarroni are history I think, there is no place for them in Juve. Also, God knows what will we do with Miccoli and Kapo too.

To be completely honest I prefer Marchionni over Mesto. The way things are going we will be overflowed by right backs and midfielders. Brazzo, Grygera, Birindelli, Zebina, Blasi, Balza (even though he is suited better as a lb), Mesto, Camoranesi, etc....

What´s the point of this? I really don´t understand what the board is doing.

Or I am just really confused at the moment.....

 

[Arvin]

Mistake?? Cobolli doesnt make mistakes, look at Mutu!

it was nt his mistake, first we didnt knew that crapello is going to madrid, thats why we sold him.:eyebrows:

 

[Oggy]

I'm not sure about Mesto cuz I didn't saw him but the positive thing he is at least Italian. And I don't think we gonna sell Balza, you guys took it wrong cuz Fiorentina just asked us about his availabilty...

 

[Maher]

this is the level of players which we will get ?? this is why buffon will leave.

 

[tonykart]

this is the level of players which we will get ?? this is why buffon will leave.

 

[Ahmedios]

Mesto will have a nice role for us, but he is still average and still a backup. The way I look at it is. If we are going to sign average players with some potential, let make sure they are Italian. That way we don't waste roster slots on non-italians and we keep Juventus national. He will fit in well, but is just a small peice of the puzzle.

I agree. But still I think that if we're going to include some average players in the squad, I prefer our youngsters. They ought to have the priority to represent their club. Actually, I'm talking generally, as I'm not pointing at Mesto. But if we don't have a better youngster than him, so I see that there is no problem in reaching an agreement with Reggina to secure his services.

Blasi is useless imo and he should be sold or used to decrease the price of Mesto if we are going to sign him. Olivera and Gasbarroni are history I think, there is no place for them in Juve. Also, God knows what will we do with Miccoli and Kapo too.

Blasi isn't useless, at least he is a quick destroyer, a thing that we lack in our current squad. Blasi as a backup would be good.

 

[tonykart]

OK, I am going to try and be optimistic and look at it this way... Let's compare ourselves with Real Madrid, who are currently #1 in La Liga.

GK:
Buffon vs. Casillas (Buffon)
Juventus Win!

CD:
Cannavaro vs. Boumsong (Cannavaro)
Helguera vs. Kovac (Helguera)
Real Madrid Win

Carlos vs. Chiellini (Chiellini)
Ramos vs. Balzaretti (Balzaretti)
Juventus Win!

M:
Emerson vs. Zanetti (Emerson)
M. Diarra vs. Giannichedda (Diarra)
Real Madrid Win

Higuain vs. Camoranesi (Camoranesi)
Robinho vs. Nedved (Nedved)
Juventus Win!

F:
Raul vs. Del Piero (Del Piero)
Van Nistelroy vs. Trezeguet (Van Nistelroy)
Tie

We aren't that bad off right now. Unfortunately, our holes lie in two very crucial parts. Central Midfield and Central Defense. We need at least 1 big signing in each. Lets get moving Juventus.

 

[tonykart]

Does anyone have a list of all the players that are out on loan or comming back to us at the end of the year. I seem to be confused on what we have away from home.

 

[Mike-e-y]

Does anyone have a list of all the players that are out on loan or comming back to us at the end of the year. I seem to be confused on what we have away from home.

you'll find all our loan players in this thread:
http://www.juventuz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17376

 

[Paolo Sosa]

OK, I am going to try and be optimistic and look at it this way... Let's compare ourselves with Real Madrid, who are currently #1 in La Liga.

GK:
Buffon vs. Casillas (Buffon)
Juventus Win!

CD:
Cannavaro vs. Boumsong (Cannavaro)
Helguera vs. Kovac (Helguera)
Real Madrid Win

Carlos vs. Chiellini (Chiellini)
Ramos vs. Balzaretti (Balzaretti)
Juventus Win!

M:
Emerson vs. Zanetti (Emerson)
M. Diarra vs. Giannichedda (Diarra)
Real Madrid Win

Higuain vs. Camoranesi (Camoranesi)
Robinho vs. Nedved (Nedved)
Juventus Win!

F:
Raul vs. Del Piero (Del Piero)
Van Nistelroy vs. Trezeguet (Van Nistelroy)
Tie

We aren't that bad off right now. Unfortunately, our holes lie in two very crucial parts. Central Midfield and Central Defense. We need at least 1 big signing in each. Lets get moving Juventus.

are you serious ? Ramos covers cannavaro's mistakes contribute in the attack could cover anywhere in the back line and score goals although he get's many cards but his is like a bull

 

[tonykart]

I think he is a spaz

 

[Ahmedios]

Does anyone have a list of all the players that are out on loan or comming back to us at the end of the year. I seem to be confused on what we have away from home.

I hope this will help.

 

[tonykart]

I hope this will help.

Absolutely what I was looking for... thanks.

Due to our lack of success in the transfer market up to this point, I though I should re-assess our returning players. Based on this information, I think Juventus should sign 2 Big name players and 1 solid player. As far as depth players go... the sky is the limit.

Return from Loan
CRISCITO
TACCHINARDI
GASBARRONI
MICCOLI
PAOLUCCI
BLASI
KAPO
OLIVIERA
SCULLI
ROSSI

Co-Owned Players
NOCERINO

First, let me start off by saying that we must secure Buffon. Secondly, I would like to emphasise the fact that we should not break the bank until next year until after we qualify for Champions League (which we should based on our roster). I think we have plenty of room to make the following moves.

Loaned Players Signed
CRISCITO
TACCHINARDI
GASBARRONI

Loaned Players Sold
PAOLUCCI
SCULLI
ROSSI
OLIVIERA
KAPO
BLASI
MICCOLI

Players Acquired
BARZAGLI
DAINELLI (FREE)
GILBERTO SILVA
MESTO
BIANCHI

The big names (or big budgets) being Gilberto Silva and Barzagli. Two solid Serie A players in Dainelli and Bianchi and a good depth player in Mesto.

2007/2008 Roster

GK: BUFFON
CB: BARZAGLI
CB: DAINELLI
RB: ZEBINA
LB: CHIELLINI
DM: GILBERTO SILVA
DM: ZANETTI
RM: CAMORANESI
LM: NEDVED
SS: DEL PIERO
CF: TREZEGUET

BENCH

GK: MIRANTE
CB: BOUMSONG
CB: CRISCITO
CB: GRYGERA
SB: BALZARETTI
DM: TACCHINARDI
DM: PARO
SM: MESTO
SM: SALIHAMIDZIC
SS: PALLADINO
CF: BOJINOV
CF: BIANCHI

RESERVE:

GK: BELARDI
CB: KOVAC
CB: LEGROTTAGLIE
CB: PICCOLO
SB: BIRINDELLI
WB: URBANO
DM: GIANNICHEDDA
DM: MARCHISIO
CM: NOCERINO
SM: GASBARRONI
SM: MARCHIONNI
SM: DE CEGLIE
SS: GIOVINCO
CF: ZALAYETA

I don't see us not finishing in the top 4 with this roster. I think it offers versatility and depth and enough room for growth. Perhaps it is even a bit too bulky in spots. I actually don't think we are that bad off. I don't know why Buffon is crying. We will qualify for CL next season and then spend big.