Transfers and Rumours Thread

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Any word on whether Criscito is coming or staying at Genoa?

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Juventus Chief Giovanni Cobolli Gigli: It's Time To Sell Some Players
The chief has played down the David Trezeguet exit rumours, but he admits some players will be leaving...
– 21 Jul 2009 11:14:19

Juventus president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli has rubbished reports of a player plus cash swap deal with Milan involving Massimo Oddo and David Trezeguet. Reports on Monday claimed the Bianconeri were considering a move which would have seen 'Trezegol' heading to Milan, and Oddo arriving in Turin. However, those reports have been down-played by the chief.

"Oddo-Trezeguet swap? It's something I have seen in the papers," Gigli told the press as he made his way into the Lega Calcio for the presidents' meeting. "Now our objective is to sell players."

Juventus have been searching for a left-sided stopper, and Barcelona's Martin Caceres has been tipped to join them. However, Gigli has revealed further additions cannot be made unless players are subtracted from the squad first.

"Left-back? for now we have to sell and then will see what happens. Is it related to [Christian] Poulsen? Yes," added the chief.

Sticking with defenders, Gigli believes Fabio Cannavaro will resolve the fans' recent protests following his return to the club. "Cannavaro will do good things here and then people will begin to forget about the past," concluded the Italian.

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Juve close on Caceres
And Poulsen looks set to leave Stadio Olimpico

– Last updated: 23rd July 2009

Barcelona defender Martin Caceres has reached an agreement with Juventus regarding a move to Stadio Olimpico, according to the player's agent. The former Villarreal ace only moved to Camp Nou in 2008, but he found first-team opportunities hard to come by as Barca won an unprecedented Treble last season. Caceres' representative, Daniel Fonseca, now claims that Juventus want to bring the 22-year-old Uruguay international to Italy and that an arrangement is in place.

"Martin has reached a transfer agreement with Juventus," Fonseca told Radio Carve. "There are still a few details to be resolved. But the agreement between the team and the player exists. For Barcelona, the difficulties are that they paid nearly €10million (£8.6m) and don't want to let Martin go on a loan. Therefore, everything seems to have been arranged."

Juventus, though, admit that they need to raise funds in order to complete any deal and midfielder Christian Poulsen could be sold in order to finance a move. The Dane appears surplus to requirements and has been linked with Fulham, with Juventus president Giovanni Coboli Gigli acknowledging the 29-year-old may leave.

"It (a Caceres bid) is more than just rumours but it is also linked to Poulsen and the fact that we have to bring money in," said Coboli Gigli.

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Caceres expected tomorrow

Juventus hope to close a deal for Barcelona centre-back Martin Caceres tomorrow, but negotiations rest on the future of Christian Poulsen.

Last week, Caceres' agent, Daniel Fonseca, announced an agreement had been made between Juventus and the player.

However, a few details need to be ironed out with Barcelona before Caceres can move to Turin on a season long loan.

The Spanish giants are reluctant to part with the 22-year-old Uruguay international who they signed from Villarreal in a €16.5m transfer last summer.

As a result, Juventus might not get the right to sign Caceres once his loan expires at the end of next season.

Alternatively, Barcelona will insert a right to buy clause and look to recoup as much of their initial outlay as possible should Juventus choose to sign him in a year's time.

Reports claim Fonseca has flown to Barcelona today where he will be joined by Juventus director of sport Alessio Secco tomorrow.

For talks to progress quickly the Bianconeri need to wrap up the future of Poulsen who has yet to agree a move to Fulham.

After spending over £48m this summer, Juventus need an influx of cash to keep the balance sheet happy.

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I would think it's more likely it would result in Ariaudo going out on loan to gain experience, than Grygera being sold.

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[Bagg10]

We spent 50 million euros on two midfielders this summer, and Napoli is close to picking up Dossena for around 5-6 mil. The least we could have done is recalled Criscito from Genoa. Not that I even like Dossena, but he's better than what we have. I'm still hoping we pick up Grosso.

[ricky2882]

We have to sell Molinaro before we buy another fullback, though, and I just don't see it happening.

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