Roma rejected Aquilani bid

Roma rejected Aquilani bid
Thursday 22 May, 2008

Juventus failed in a cash plus player offer for Roma’s rising star Alberto Aquilani, reports in Italy claim.

Stories in Italy on Thursday are suggesting that the Old Lady made contact with the capital giants around two months ago, but were unsuccessful in tempting the Giallorossi to do business.

It’s understood that the Bianconeri were prepared to part with £11m and Vincenzo Iaquinta, but Roma didn’t bite.

The Giallorossi consider the Italian international as a star of the future and he will, in all probability, be offered a new contact. His present deal expires in 2010.

Having been knocked back by the Sensi family who control Roma, Juventus have now switched their attention to Liverpool’s Xabi Alonso.

Although the 23-year-old Aquilani is staying, Amantino Mancini does look like he will be heading for the exit.

The Brazilian has yet to agree terms on a new contract and the club will sell rather than risk losing him on a free transfer in 2009.

Barcelona, Juventus and Inter have been associated with the former Venezia flop who is set to be replaced in Rome by Antonio Di Natale of Udinese

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