Tranafer Talk : Palladino

Arsenal & Spurs Want Palladino - Report

North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur both want to sign Raffaele Palladino, but the player will begin negotiations to renew his contract at Juventus next week.

Palladino’s future in Turin has come under question in recent weeks after the player publicly complained about both his lack of first-team action and for having to play out of position.

The 23-year-old’s contract runs out in 2010, but according to Tuttosport, his agent Giuseppe Bozzo and the Juve hierarchy have arranged a meeting next week to begin discussions over a new contract.

In order to sign a fresh deal, Palladino is believed to have made a number of demands. He wants a significant pay increase and also wants a guarantee that he will be granted more minutes on the pitch.

If these demands are not met, then this could open up the possibility of a move to Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.

Gunners manager Arsene Wenger is well-known to be a huge admirer of Palladino, and he has tabled offers for the youngster in the past. Arsenal’s local rivals Spurs also like the Italy international and are preparing an offer of their own this summer.

A number of Italian clubs are also following Palladino’s situation carefully, with Udinese, Fiorentina and, in particular Napoli, the hometown of the player, said to be interested.

Gianni Wilson