Juve plan Robinho swoop
Juventus are set to launch an audacious bid to sign Robinho from Real Madrid next summer, according to reports in Italy.
The signing of Robinho would represent a real coup if the Bianconeri can win promotion back to Serie A, after the Calciopoli scandal caused the club’s demotion after the World Cup.
The 22-year-old Brazilian striker is not being given much playing time by Coach Fabio Capello and the two club’s share an excellent relationship, confirmed by the summer moves of Fabio Cannavaro and Emerson.
The arrivals of Jose Antonio Reyes and Ruud Van Nistelrooy have cast a shadow of doubt on his future and the former Santos star has reportedly admitted that he would be willing to move on.
Real Madrid seem keen on a loan deal, whereas Juventus would prefer to buy the player, who moved to La Liga in 2005 in a £21m deal.
The two clubs might agree to a loan with an option to buy, giving Juve a season to assess the youngster before making a commitment.
Source: Channel4.com