Vieira to sign today?
Wednesday 13 July, 2005
The Italian Press have confidently predicted that Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira will sign for Juventus by the end of the day.
The French midfield player is said to have agreed terms on a contract with the Bianconeri, which will net him £2m a season until 2009.
It will also allow him to link up again with Fabio Capello, who was Coach during his short spell at Milan as a 19-year-old.
At that time, the Senegal-born player found it hard to adapt to life in the top-flight of Italian football, but has since matured into one of the most complete midfield players in world football during his time at Highbury.
Juventus Vice-president Roberto Bettega has said that Juve are in the market for a midfield player to partner Brazilian Emerson, and that “if Arsenal decide to sell Vieira we would be in for him tomorrow.”
But Bettega also stated: “I don’t tell lies – I have been asked if I plan to travel to London the day after tomorrow and I said no. That is the truth.”
However, Corriere dello Sport insist that the deal will be concluded today for a fee of £10.5m
“I will only comment once everything has been sealed. We are interested in Vieira, but we are also interested in other players,” Juventus transfer guru Luciano Moggi said.
“Juventus always keep an eye on the transfer market, and if deals can be done, we will do them - but if Arsenal want too high a fee, nothing will happen.”
Gazzetta dello Sport also insist that the player and Juventus have agreed personal terms, and that the stumbling block is Arsenal’s valuation of £11.5m.
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