Juve on Silva trail
Juventus are ready to renew their efforts to sign Arsenal’s Brazilian star Gilberto Silva, according to Press reports.
The Bianconeri are reportedly in the market for a midfielder as Portuguese signing Tiago Mendes has struggled to settle in Turin.
Claudio Ranieri is in need of a proven defensive midfielder and it is believed that he saw an approach for the Selecao man rebuffed this summer.
According to The Sun, Juve officials have been in London to finalise an offer of around £5m for the 31-year-old.
Gilberto Silva’s contract with the Gunners expires in 2009, but Brazil’s Copa America captain has made no secret that he is unhappy with his lack of first-team football.
It is believed that Silva would welcome a chance to shine in Italy, but have been no confirmed talks yet.
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LA STAMPA- Juve: 5 million pounds for Gilberto Silva
Gilberto Silva is the objective number one of Juventus for the January market. According with the english tabloid "The Sun", bianconeri would be ready to make an offer of 5 million pounds, or little more of 7 million euros, for the brazilian midfielder, who find always less space to Arsenal.
Already at the end of last season Juventus have sent a delegation for star engage negotiation of Gilberto Silva, but, despite the player will to change life, Wenger has said no. Now the purchase would well end, because the Brazilian's contract will expires in 2009, and he is always more glum of his lacking commitment .
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