Juventus 'line up Ledesma'
Juventus may turn to Lazio playmaker Cristian Ledesma in their bid to bolster the midfield this summer.
The Bianconeri need to take action after a season that looks almost certain to yield no silverware.
And a number of players, including Werder Bremen ace Diego, have been touted as possible summer signings.
But one cheap option may lie closer to home in unsettled Lazio star Ledesma.
The Argentine talent is under contract with the Aquile until 2011, but he has asked to leave and even threatened to use FIFA's Article 17 to free himself from his contract.
This clause would allow the 26-year-old to end his contract unilaterally in exchange for a small compensation payment.
Lazio President Claudio Lotito will be determined to avoid that happening and would maybe rather sell Ledesma outright for the right fee.
A bid of just under £10m would reportedly be enough to persuade Lotito to relinquish his grip on Ledesma.
channel4.com
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Yes guys this surely is depressing... what a horrible week we've had
