by Richard Buxton. Published Fri 10 Dec 2010 14:50
Glen Johnson and Daniel Agger have been lined up as two reported transfer targets for Juventus in the January transfer window.
The Serie A giants are hopeful of securing deals for the defensive duo in addition to the permanent capture of Reds midfielder Alberto Aquilani after continuing to impress during his season-long loan spell at the Stadio Olimpico.
Should Juve opt to take the option to buy Aquilani at the end of his trial spell, it will cost them £13million whilst Johnson is expected to command a slightly lower fee of £12million.
The England international's future continues to be the subject of speculation despite Roy Hodgson's insistence that he does not wish to sell the right-back and the Old Lady have been mentioned in the same breath as Tottenham and Bayern Munich as potential suitors.
However the price tag would exceed their expectations with expenditure set to be kept to a minimum as they hope to land Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko, who is valued in excess of £33million, whilst a move for Agger, 25, could also be scuppered by Liverpool's valuation.
Juventus enjoyed a good relationship with Liverpool's previous ownership regime and are hopeful that the presence of Damien Comolli as Director of Football Strategy at Anfield will serve them well after they held talks during his time at Saint-Etienne over a potential transfer for midfielder Dimitri Payet.
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