Arsenal, Juventus, Man Utd, Fulham, Villa and PSV – news on player movements
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Arsenal’s Gilberto emerges as top Juventus target
The ball-winning Brazilian has the characteristics that Juve coach Didier Deschamps is missing from his midfield this season. Deschamps is anxious to fill the void left by Patrick Vieira last summer and after admitting that Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard’s asking price was too high, is now focusing on bringing Gilberto to Turin. The midfielder is contracted to Arsenal until 2009, however he could take advantage of a FIFA law in the summer to leave for a knockdown fee – in the region of £2 million – with him moving inside the final two years of his existing deal
Man Utd boss Ferguson impressed by Quagliarella
Quagliarella, 23, has been a revelation in Serie A this term and has attracted the interest of AC Milan and Inter, which both made enquiries during the January market. Dieci says Ferguson is also keen on the player, whose contract is co-owned by Samp and Udinese. It’s reported that the United manager has been studying DVDs of Quagliarella and believes the player could complement his existing pool of strikers.
Fulham tracking Fiorentina defender Gamberini
The Cottagers have been represented at recent Fiorentina games to check on the form of the 25 year-old.
Villa to bid big for PSV star Kone
The News of the World says Villa boss Martin O’Neill is prepared to offer £7.7 million to land Kone at the end of this season. Kone joined PSV in 2005 from Roda JC for £6.1 million.
Crespo agent in Chelsea talks
Crespo is starring on-loan at Inter Milan this season and is wanted back at Stamford Bridge next season by Blues owner Roman Abramovich. The Argentine striker’s agent, Fernando Hidalgo, was at Chelsea yesterday for an update on their plans for the player.
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