Young duo for Old Lady Friday 29 December, 2006
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Juventus boss Didier Deschamps is reportedly set to add two more highly-rated youngsters to his squad in the summer.
The Old Lady’s plans for next season are clear as they look to trust youth in their bid to return to the summit of Italian football.
Roberto Bettega has been searching Europe and South America for potential world-class players, with Josè Ernesto Sosa and Jan Klaas Huntelaar on top of his list.
Sosa is a 21-year-old attacking midfielder who plays for Estudiantes and has been one of the revelations of the season.
However, his boss Diego Simeone – formerly of Inter and Lazio – wouldn’t be happy to see his little champion leaving the team at this stage.
Sosa, who is following the footsteps of his hero Juan Sebastian Veron, may join the Bianconeri for just £3m in June though.
Ajax striker Huntelaar would cost a lot more than his Argentine counterpart, especially since half of Europe is currently trailing him if reports are to be believed.
The youngster, who was top scorer at the last U-21 European Championship, has yet to be the subject of any bids though.
However, considering the good relationship with Ajax after Juve’s signing of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Bettega could manage to sign the powerful striker for £12m.