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    Juve-Zenit, a war of nerves for Witsel

    Juve-Zenit, a war of nerves for Witsel

    It’s becoming a war of nerves between Juventus and Zenit St Petersburg over Belgian midfielder Axel Witsel. The 26-year-old Belgian international has been onr of the hottest names on this summer’s transfer market and his arrival in Turin before the August 31 deadline could still become a reality.
     
    MONEY AND HONOUR
    Juve executives continue to work in synergy with coach Allegri to pick the right midfielder at the right price and whilst Witsel is only one of several names linked to a move to Turin, in the short-term he could be the best target. The player wants to leave Russia and his contract expires next summer; Everton are keen and have already offered €30 million but Witsel himself does not seem keen on a switch to Merseyside. Juve themselves have tabled an €18 million bid which has was rejected immediately; the bianconeri may be persuaded to raise the offer to €23 million but not a penny more. Zenit have never been desperate for the cash but a failure to make this season’s Champions League has become a major factor for both the club and the player. Therefore, with 12 days of the window remaining, it’s a war of nerves between the two clubs.



    By Nicola Balice. Adapted and translated by Steve Mitchell

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