Palermo Hopeful Of Signing Giovinco
Palermo transfer chief Rino Foschi is hopeful of signing Juventus-owned sensation Sebastian Giovinco as part of the deal that will see Amauri end up in Turin.
Brazilian striker Amauri is almost certain to join Juve, with Palermo President Maurizio Zamaprini yesterday stating that the deal was “98 per cent” completed.
Part of the transfer agreement will see a number of Bianconeri players move to Sicily in exchange, and Foschi is confident that Giovinco will be one of these.
"The remaining 2 per cent relates to the agreement between the player and the Bianconero club,” explained the transfer director.
“We have asked for Claudio Marchisio, Antonio Nocerino, Sebastian Giovinco, and Davide Lanzafame in return.
“Juve would prefer the loan formula, but we think we can purchase them permanently or obtain most of their ownership.”
Yesterday Napoli transfer guru Pierpaolo Marino declared that he had given up hope of purchasing Nocerino, as the midfielder was on his way to Palermo.
As for Giovinco, it seems inconceivable that one of Europe’s most explosive young talents could be sold on a permanent deal.
The 20-year-old, who is on-loan at Empoli this campaign, is being tipped by some sections of the press to join Palermo on another one-year loan contract.
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