.....There is an even more urgent issue, though, as Ranieri has urged Juve to bring in a strong midfielder, the role that was never truly filled following Emerson’s move to Real Madrid.
Now that ‘Il Puma’ is close to Milan and therefore unlikely to return to Turin, the Bianconeri have instead turned to fellow Brazilian Gilberto Silva.
The Arsenal giant is of interest to several top sides in Europe, but it’s reported director of sport Alessio Secco made enquiries several months ago and so confirmed their bid was a solid one.