Transfers and Rumours Thread

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Pazzini ain't that good.

If I played CF for Samp I would look good because of all the chances Cassano creates.

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Yes, but he has scored a lot of goals for Fiorentina and the Under-21's. Just someone we need to keep an eye on.

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Marchionni key to Pasqual deal

Juventus are thinking about offering Fiorentina Marco Marchionni in exchange for Manuel Pasqual, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

The Bianconeri are looking for a left-back ahead of next season, as Cristian Molinaro and Paolo De Ceglie are both out injured.

Juventus had initially considered making a bid for Fabio Grosso, but the Italy defender is 31 and still has five years left on his contract at Lyon.

Pasqual represents a much cheaper option as he only has a year left on his current deal with Fiorentina and just turned 27.

However, the Viola are playing hardball and their director of sport, Pantaleo Corvino, recently said: “Pasqual is not on the market.â€

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Goal.com Summer Shopping: Who Should Juventus Buy?

The 2008/09 season proved to be a disappointing one for Juventus, as Italy’s most successful club went yet another campaign without a trophy, finishing second in Serie A, reaching the last 16 of the Champions League, and being knocked out in the semi-final of the Coppa Italia.

There is renewed hope ahead of next season, as former legendary defender Ciro Ferrara has replaced the hapless Claudio Ranieri as coach. Two big-name players have already joined the Bianconeri – Werder Bremen’s Diego and Real Madrid’s Fabio Cannavaro. Meanwhile, Pavel Nedved has retired from football.

After a good start to the summer transfer season, Carlo Garganese looks at what extra additions should be made to give Juve the best chance of loosening Inter's hegemony.

Preferred Line-Up (4-2-3-1)

Buffon

Zapata Cannavaro Chiellini Grosso

Sissoko D’Agostino

Camoranesi Diego Giovinco

Amauri

Subs: Manninger, Chimenti, Zebina, Grygera, Ariaudo, Legrottaglie, Criscito, De Ceglie, Zanetti, Marchisio, Ekdal, Salihamidzic, Marchionni, The Waterboy, Pandev, Iaquinta


IN (5):

Fabio Grosso (Lyon): Italy national team coach Marcello Lippi is rumoured to have told his squad that he wants as many homegrown players in his 2010 World Cup set-up as possible. Grosso’s future at Lyon is in doubt after the French side only finished third in Ligue 1. Grosso may turn 32 in December, but he is as fit as a fiddle, and has at least two top class years left in the tank due to being a late-bloomer. Grosso’s arrival would mean that four of the Italy back-five would be Juventus players.

Domenico Criscito (Genoa): Genoa president Enrico Preziosi has said it is 99 per cent likely Criscito will stay at the club, but if Juventus really wanted to recall him from loan they surely would be able to. The 22-year-old had a superb 2008/09 campaign with the Rossoblu, and he would certainly strengthen the depth of the Juve backline, being able to play at centre-back and left-back. Last season the Bianconeri struggled whenever Giorgio Chiellini was out, but Criscito would ensure four strong centre half options, along with Cannavaro and Nicola Legrottaglie.

Cristian Zapata (Udinese): It is always a risk changing three of your backline in one summer, but due to the fact that four of the other five start for Italy, it will take no time at all for them to gel. Zapata is one of Europe’s most promising young defenders, and although he has had a few injury worries, as well as a few positional issues, he would surely develop into a fine stopper in Turin. The Colombian would add extra pace and strength to the backline, which would be very useful against English sides in Europe, while he also comes with the added bonus of being able to play in the centre.

Gaetano D’Agostino (Udinese): One of the revelations of the 2008-09 season, it is no secret that Juventus are in negotiations to sign the Udinese star. Whether Juventus play a 4-3-1-2 or 4-2-3-1, D’Agostino would be the deep-lying playmaker in the mould of Andrea Pirlo who would start every move and supply the ball to creators ahead of him such as Diego. The ex-Roma youth product would be the ideal foil for Momo Sissoko in the middle-of-the-park. The Malian will win the ball, the Italian will use it.

Goran Pandev (Lazio): The Macedonian is sure to leave the Stadio Olimpico this summer after publicly announcing that he has played his last game for Lazio. While the signing of a forward should be Juventus’ last priority, the imminent exit of David Trezeguet means that Pandev will act as a direct replacement. The 25-year-old will give Ferrara numerous options as he can play in any of the front four positions. Were Juve to play a 4-3-1-2, he could also arguably take up the trequartista role.

OUT (7):

Olof Mellberg - The Scandinavian did not have a bad season after arriving on a Bosman from Aston Villa, but he was far too average, and not good enough for a club looking to win major honours. In the big games he is outfoxed by top-class forwards.

Dario Knezevic – “Kne...kze...â€

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I wouldn't mind that, although I would rather see Maggio than Zapata.

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Juventus Chase Marouane Chamakh And Juan Zuniga - Report

Juventus continue to look to strengthen their squad after an inconsistent 2008-09 campaign and have highlighted two more players to add to their ranks in Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh and Siena defender Juan Zuniga.

Chamakh was a protagonist in Bordeaux's Ligue 1 triumph this season, scoring 13 goals and being rated the best African striker in the French league.

However, the Moroccan has stated he would prefer a Premiershit move and the Bianconeri will have to fend off interest from the likes of Arsenal and Tottenham for his signature according to Tuttosport.

Meanwhile, the right-back position has been a trouble spot for the Turin-based outfit recently, with Zdenek Grygera, Jonathan Zebina, and Olof Mellberg all failing to find consistency, so a move for highly-rated Siena youngster Juan Zuniga might be on the cards.

The Colombian was one of the most impressive right-backs in Serie A this season and is available for approximately €8 million.

Juventus have already brought in Diego and Fabio Cannavaro, but believe more signings are needed to compete with Inter next season.
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Chamakh... no

Zuniga... if Maggio isn't possible, then yes.

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Wild and Crazy Idea.

------------------------- BUFFON

CAMORANESI - CANNAVARO - CHIELLINI - CRISCITO

-------- SISSOKO - D'AGOSTINO - MARCHISIO

-------------------- DIEGO - GIOVINCO

------------------------- IAQUINTA

He could definitely play there, but the real amazingness is that the back-line will consist of all players whose names start with "C". This is the secret to success.

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If I have to explain why Cammo can't and shouldn't play fullback next year then I've underestimated you're stupidity. Just because you have these crazy idea's in your head, doesn't mean they will work. Next time you think of something stupid, please do us all a favor and keep it to yourself.

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Pasqual unlikely to join Juve

Juventus target Manuel Pasqual is unlikely to leave Fiorentina after being offered a new contract, according to his agent.

The 27-year-old had been identified by the Bianconeri as a viable solution to their problems at full-back.

Cristian Molinaro and Paolo De Ceglie are already struggling to be fit in time for next season and Juventus desperately need an alternative.

Pasqual is relatively young, has Champions League experience and would have been cheap as his existing contract expires next year.

“Fiorentina called me last week and told me that the club is interested in proposing Pasqual a new contract,â€

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