Rafinha to join Juventus?
Thursday 27 August, 2009
Juventus’ summer spending may not be over as reports claim they have signed their third Brazilian of the transfer market.
Although there is no official confirmation yet, some sources in the peninsula are suggesting that the club have netted Rafinha.
A 23-year-old right-back who has been linked with the club in recent times, it is claimed that the Bianconeri have made a £7m offer to Schalke.
After already bringing in Diego from Werder Bremen and Fiorentina’s Felipe Melo, Rafinha could enhance the side’s Selecao society to four given the presence of Amauri too.
There have been doubts over the right-back position at the club given the ability of Zdenek Grygera and the fitness of Jonathan Zebina.
Rafinha, who is also believed to be a target for Milan, is highly rated and has inevitably been likened to Brazil legend Marcos Cafu.
Should Rafinha complete his move to Juve, the club could finish their calcio mercato campaign with a left-back.
Lyon’s Fabio Grosso is again being associated and the clubs could discuss terms later today in Monte Carlo after the Champions League draw.