Juve Desperate To Sign Hamsik – Report
Juventus are set to throw a large portion of their summer transfer budget behind a move for Napoli midfielder Marek Hamsik, according to Tuttosport.
The Bianconeri have identified the centre of their midfield as the position that most needs strengthening ahead of next season.
This has seen them linked with a host of players, including Werder Bremen’s Diego, Hamburg’s Rafael van der Vaart, and Chelsea’s Frank Lampard.
However Tuttosport claims that Marek Hamsik is emerging as the club’s main transfer target, and that they are prepared to offer cash, plus allow Marcelo Zalayeta and Manuele Blasi to sign on permanently with Napoli.
Hamsik joined Napoli in the summer from Serie B side Brescia and has been a revelation this season.
The 20-year-old has been an ever-present at the heart of the Partenopei midfield, and has a return of six goals from 27 Serie A games.
Juventus were said to be interested in signing Hamsik last summer, before sporting director Alessio Secco decided to snap up Sergio Almiron and Tiago Mendes instead.
Hamsik is certainly well liked by Pavel Nedved, who showered the youngster with praise last month. "He has grown in quality over a short period,” said the veteran.
“In a short time, he has become a very strong player. He really has great quality."