Juventus have entered the race to sign Roma star Alberto Aquilani, according to Tuttosport.
Aquilani is widely viewed as one of Roma's up-and-coming symbols, with he and Daniele De Rossi the heirs-in-waiting to club captain and icon Francesco Totti.
However the 23-year-old has encountered some problems with his contract renewal at the Stadio Olimpico, and this has led to rumours that he could leave the club.
Inter were believed to be in pole position to sign Aquilani in the summer after the midfielder welcomed the interest from Roberto Mancini last week.
"Yes, I could see myself in the Nerazzurro midfield of Roberto Mancini. I was pleased to read about their interest," he told Il Messaggero.
Tuttosport now says that Juve will challenge Inter for Aquilani’s signature in the summer, and will try to outbid them if any tug-of-war takes place.
Juventus are well known to have made the purchase of a top-class centre midfielder their priority in the summer.
Werder Bremen’s Diego had been the favourite to make the move to Turin, but Juve have now reportedly pulled out of the deal on the orders of Coach Claudio Ranieri, who would like a player, such as Aquilani, who can attack and defend in equal measure.
Gianni Wilson
Full name : Alberto Aquilani
Date of birth : July 7, 1984
Place of birth : Rome, Italy
Height : 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position : Central Midfielder
Club information
Current club A.S. Roma
Number 8
Senior club
2002-2003 ~ A.S. Roma
2003-2004 ~ Triestina (loan)
2004-present ~ A.S. Roma
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