Reports: Juve On Verge Of Signing Poulsen

Reports: Juve On Verge Of Signing Poulsen

Juventus are just hours away from completing the signing of Sevilla’s controversial midfielder Christian Poulsen, according to the latest reports in Italy.

Juve are well known to have made a centre midfielder their top priority this summer, but despite pouring their efforts into a host of targets, including Xabi Alonso, Alberto Aquilani, Dejan Stankovic and Marek Hamsik, they have yet to bring anyone in.

Last week it was reported in the press that the Bianconeri had turned their attentions to Sevilla’s Christian Poulsen.

The 28-year-old is something of an infamous figure in Italy, following his clash with Francesco Totti in a Euro 2004 group game between Italy and Denmark.

During that match in Portugal, Totti spat at Poulsen after being provoked by the midfielder, and was later banned for three games through the use of video evidence.

Poulsen, who has also had high-profile clashes with Gennaro Gattuso and Carlo Ancelotti, has a minimum fee release clause of €10m in his Sevilla contract, a fee that Juve are more than happy to cough up.

Old Lady sporting director Alessio Secco is believed to have held a meeting with the player’s agent last week, and according to latest reports a deal is all but completed, and Poulsen could officially be a Juve player within hours. There is talk of the Dane receiving a three-year contract worth around €2.5m per season.

Gianni Wilson