Juventus: idea Otamendi. Napoli: also Real after Zuniga
As reported by Tuttosport, after the injury suffered by Martin Caceres, Juventus are seeking a new defender: the bianconeri, as reported by the same media, keep on tarcking FC Basel 21 year old Fabian Schar but are also thinking about FC Porto 25 year old Nicolas Otamendi ; moreover, as reported by CanaleJuve, the Serie A defending champions are ready to compete with Inter Milan for Zenit St. Petersburg 26 year old Domenico Criscito, while the Daily Star substains that the Lombard club has joined Arsenal and Liverpool in the hunt for Red Bull Salzburg 21 year old Martin Hinteregger. Juve are also working to reinforce their team regarding other positions, and, according to infoticher.ch, are thinking about a swap with Real Madrid involving 28 year old striker Fernando Llorente, 25 year old defender Leonardo Bonucci and 25 year old striker Karim Benzema. Finally, regarding the possible departures, as confirmed to IlSussidiario.net by FIFA agent Giovanni Consiglio, Paris Saint-Germain are interested in 27 year old attacking midfielder Sebastian Giovinco, while 34 year old playmaker Andrea Pirlo could finally move to England.
As reported in the last days, Napoli have given an ultimatum to their wingback Juan Camilo Zuniga to extend his contract, that wille expire at the end of the season: in addition to Barcelona, also Real Madrid are keen on the Colombia international, even if, according to calciomercato.com, the azzurri are now ready to offer a higher salary.