Juve stage London blitz
Sunday 7 January, 2007
Juventus directors’ presence in London has been linked with Javier Mascherano, Gabriel Heinze and even Jose Mourinho.
It is known that Alessio Secco flew on to British soil this week for negotiations, but each day more details emerge on what precisely was the purpose of this visit.
While it’s confirmed that one of their prime targets for a January switch is unsettled West Ham United midfielder Mascherano – also the subject of a firm offer from Liverpool – although a deal has not yet been struck.
‘La Stampa’ and other newspapers in Italy claim the Bianconeri have offered £2.7m for an 18-month loan of the Argentine international, plus another £5.8m to complete the signing in June 2008.
This is well short of Liverpool’s proposal, but the reports suggest Mascherano would prefer a switch to the peninsula, a style of football that tends to suit the South Americans more.
However, Secco was kept busy in Britain with more negotiations for Premiership stars, among them Manchester United’s Heinze.
Another Argentine international, the 28-year-old will be a free agent in June and Milan are also said to be on his trail.
If the battle with Liverpool over Mascherano is turning nasty, then it’s not stopping the two clubs from discussing other business.
There are claims Juventus have requested 22-year-old midfielder Mohammed Sissoko for a transfer either in January or in the summer, when the Turin giants are expected to be promoted back into Serie A.
Didier Deschamps is leading the side to the top flight, but there are reports emerging this weekend that he will be replaced by Chelsea manager Mourinho.
His idyllic time at Stamford Bridge has hit problems this season, including a fractious relationship with summer signings Andriy Shevchenko and Michael Ballack.
According to ‘The Sunday Times’, the Champions League and UEFA Cup winner with Porto is ready to try another experience in Italy, where Juve and Inter are contending for his services.
Meanwhile, closer to home, Bianconeri director of sport Secco met with Palermo chief Rino Foschi to discuss several players.
It’s known the Sicilians want to bring in Marco Marchionni and Fabrizio Miccoli – the latter currently on loan at Benfica – in exchange for Andrea Barzagli. Despite spending much of his time on the bench, Secco confirmed to journalists that “For the moment Marchionni is not going anywhere.”
http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jan7g.html
Sunday 7 January, 2007
Juventus directors’ presence in London has been linked with Javier Mascherano, Gabriel Heinze and even Jose Mourinho.
It is known that Alessio Secco flew on to British soil this week for negotiations, but each day more details emerge on what precisely was the purpose of this visit.
While it’s confirmed that one of their prime targets for a January switch is unsettled West Ham United midfielder Mascherano – also the subject of a firm offer from Liverpool – although a deal has not yet been struck.
‘La Stampa’ and other newspapers in Italy claim the Bianconeri have offered £2.7m for an 18-month loan of the Argentine international, plus another £5.8m to complete the signing in June 2008.
This is well short of Liverpool’s proposal, but the reports suggest Mascherano would prefer a switch to the peninsula, a style of football that tends to suit the South Americans more.
However, Secco was kept busy in Britain with more negotiations for Premiership stars, among them Manchester United’s Heinze.
Another Argentine international, the 28-year-old will be a free agent in June and Milan are also said to be on his trail.
If the battle with Liverpool over Mascherano is turning nasty, then it’s not stopping the two clubs from discussing other business.
There are claims Juventus have requested 22-year-old midfielder Mohammed Sissoko for a transfer either in January or in the summer, when the Turin giants are expected to be promoted back into Serie A.
Didier Deschamps is leading the side to the top flight, but there are reports emerging this weekend that he will be replaced by Chelsea manager Mourinho.
His idyllic time at Stamford Bridge has hit problems this season, including a fractious relationship with summer signings Andriy Shevchenko and Michael Ballack.
According to ‘The Sunday Times’, the Champions League and UEFA Cup winner with Porto is ready to try another experience in Italy, where Juve and Inter are contending for his services.
Meanwhile, closer to home, Bianconeri director of sport Secco met with Palermo chief Rino Foschi to discuss several players.
It’s known the Sicilians want to bring in Marco Marchionni and Fabrizio Miccoli – the latter currently on loan at Benfica – in exchange for Andrea Barzagli. Despite spending much of his time on the bench, Secco confirmed to journalists that “For the moment Marchionni is not going anywhere.”
http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jan7g.html
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