Ok, IF he is signed, I still won't understand Juve's logic - are we to sign every player that is free every June/July regardless of talent?
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Bernard in Juve's sights
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Bernard has been a consistent figure for The Magpies, but he would appear to be on his way out of St James' Park as talks over a new deal have failed to bear fruit.
The defender has suggested he would happily stay with Newcastle, provided they match his contract demands.
The two sides have failed to reach a suitable agreement and it is being suggested that Newcastle have resigned themselves to losing the French full back in January.
With Newcastle bringing in a left back for January in the form of Celestine Babayaro, it could be that manager Graeme Souness feels he can allow Bernard to move on from Tyneside.
Bernard's displays have caught the eye of a clutch of teams, with his rampaging style down the left flank attracting some of Europe's big hitters.
There are few bigger clubs in Europe than Juventus and it is being claimed that coach Fabio Capello has set his sights on luring Bernard to Turin.
Juventus are leading the way in Serie A and are through to the latter stages of the UEFA Champions League.
Capello is said to be happy with most areas of his squad, while it has been claimed there will be no new arrivals in January, but one area of concern is at left back.
Gianluca Zambrotta has been turning out at left back and although the Italian international has performed with great credit, he is not a natural full back.
It could well be that Capello has earmarked a left back for January and rumours are suggesting Bernard is his favoured option.
French television reports have claimed Bernard is ready to make the move to the Old Lady when the transfer window opens in January and have even suggested a deal is close to being finalised.
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This isn't a joke but I wish it was. He would be free,which is a good thing and we could put Zambrotta on left wing but then where would we put Nedved ? in the CM with Emerson or as a CAM ?
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Bernard has been a consistent figure for The Magpies, but he would appear to be on his way out of St James' Park as talks over a new deal have failed to bear fruit.
The defender has suggested he would happily stay with Newcastle, provided they match his contract demands.
The two sides have failed to reach a suitable agreement and it is being suggested that Newcastle have resigned themselves to losing the French full back in January.
With Newcastle bringing in a left back for January in the form of Celestine Babayaro, it could be that manager Graeme Souness feels he can allow Bernard to move on from Tyneside.
Bernard's displays have caught the eye of a clutch of teams, with his rampaging style down the left flank attracting some of Europe's big hitters.
There are few bigger clubs in Europe than Juventus and it is being claimed that coach Fabio Capello has set his sights on luring Bernard to Turin.
Juventus are leading the way in Serie A and are through to the latter stages of the UEFA Champions League.
Capello is said to be happy with most areas of his squad, while it has been claimed there will be no new arrivals in January, but one area of concern is at left back.
Gianluca Zambrotta has been turning out at left back and although the Italian international has performed with great credit, he is not a natural full back.
It could well be that Capello has earmarked a left back for January and rumours are suggesting Bernard is his favoured option.
French television reports have claimed Bernard is ready to make the move to the Old Lady when the transfer window opens in January and have even suggested a deal is close to being finalised.
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This isn't a joke but I wish it was. He would be free,which is a good thing and we could put Zambrotta on left wing but then where would we put Nedved ? in the CM with Emerson or as a CAM ?
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