Juventus: no from Verratti. AC Milan: keen on Dzeko
Marco Gori
After the game won against AS Roma, Juventus General Manager Giuseppe Marotta has released some important declarations regarding his club’s transfer market campaign: the bianconeri’s executive has told Sky Sport that the talks regarding the contracts of coach Antonio Conte and 24 year old playmaker Andrea Pirlo will start later on; on the contrary, interviewed by RAI, Marotta has declared that it’s an honour for Juve that many clubs are interested in 26 year old midfielder Arturo Vidal, but has assured that both parties ‘will is to continue together so he really thinks that he will stay. Still regarding the midfield, in the last days there have been some rumours regarding the possibility for the Piedmont’s club to sign Paris Saint-Germain 21 year old Marco Verratti, but the Italy international has told L’Equipe that a transfer to Turin would be a step back in his career. The Bianconeri are also seeking a winger, and, according to Tuttosport, are keen, as well as AS Roma on 20 year old Juan Manuel Iturbe, actually at Hellas Verona on loan with right to buy from FC Porto. Also AC Milan are seeking a winger, and, interviewed by Radio Kiss Kiss, Parma General Manager Pietro Leonardi has confirmed that 26 year old Jonathan Biabiany has not joined the Lombard club during the last transfer window because this latter wanted the Frenchman on loan. The rossoneri are also seeking a striker, and, according to Football Direct News, are ready to compete with city rivals Inter Milan in the hunt for Manchester City 27 year old Edin Dzeko.
