After having strengthened the attacking and midfield departments, Juventus are now looking to add new players to the defenceÂ…
With Gabriel Milito looking increasingly likely to move to either Barcelona or Real Madrid, the Bianconeri bosses are now making alternative plans.
The names that have been mentioned are those of Luisao and Pepe, who play with Benfica and FC Porto respectively, and LyonÂ’s Cris.
To net either of the first two, Juventus seem keen to use Fabrizio Miccoli as the key, and will offer cash along with the forward in order to strike a deal.
Meanwhile, reports also suggest that Juve are still keeping tabs Olympique LyonÂ’s Brazilian international Cris.
Even though Lyon president Jean Michel Aulas has declared that the player will not be sold, the good ties between the French club and the Old Lady could make the transfer possible.
Meanwhile, Juventus have not given up on Milito, though they have decided not to go overboard if Zaragoza orchestrate a bidding war, as seems to be the plan.
lol...they're going to spend big money la..
if you got buffon as keeper, it wont really matter who your defence is
Juventus Go For Deportivo's 10m Andrade
The latest on Juve's agenda is Deportivo La Coruna centre-half Jorge Andrade.
"Juventus have made an offer, but it is very far from what we are asking for," Zaragoza sporting director Miguel Pardeza had declared yesterday.
The likes of Cris, Pepe and Luisao have all been linked, and Jorge Andrade is the latest in the mix, available for 10 million euros.
Juve are unwilling to dish out more than 16 million euros for Milito, and under the circumstances, Andrade becomes a very viable option.
The defender is back in form after a serious knee injury that ruined his World Cup hopes, as well as a full nine months of his career.
The Portuguese international is certain to leave Deportivo this summer, but as with Gabriel Milito, Real Madrid and Barcelona are both in the fray, something that could once again drive up the price.
Juventus supposedly want a quick move, before the Chivu and Milito sagas come to an end, because the Spanish giants will only go for the Portuguese if they fail to net at least one of those two.
Jorge Mendes, Andrade's agent, has good relations with Juve, having just facilitated Tiago's move to Turin, and could be a factor. Deportivo are supposedly keen on a loan deal for Raffaele Palladino.
