Amauri Close To Milan Move

Amauri Close To Milan Move – Report

According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, Palermo have scrapped negotiations with Juventus to sell them Amauri, and the striker will now move to Milan instead.

Brazilian striker Amauri had seemed almost certain to sign for Juventus, however negotiations then hit a snag over two main points.

First of all the Bianconeri have refused to meet the 27-year-old’s €3.75m a season wages, only offering €3m.

Secondly both Juve and Palermo have failed to reach an agreement over the players who will be included in part exchange.

As a result, the Gazzetta says that Palermo are now ready to accept Milan’s far superior offer for Amauri.

Milan are willing to pay €15m, and also include Lino Marzorati and Ignazio Abate in the deal, both of whom are currently at Empoli this season, the former on loan, and the latter in a co-ownership deal.

Palermo are ready to accept this offer, as they look to finally close what has become something of a long drawn-out soap transfer saga.

Juventus meanwhile could be left disappointed at missing out yet again on a top transfer target to a close rival. However, if confirmed, club supporters may be more relieved by the news that Giovinco, who had been rumoured to be on his way to Palermo, looks likely to stay now.

Roberto Rossi, goal.com