Juve On Xavi's Trail - Report

Juve On Xavi's Trail - Report

According to Sportmediaset, Juventus are already in the process of planning next summer's transfer campaign, and Barcelona ace Xavi could become one of their primary targets.

The Bianconeri have enjoyed a much-needed revival last week, defeating Spanish champions Real Madrid and edging out local rivals Torino in the grudge Derby della Mole.

Coach Claudio Ranieri's men have had a difficult start to the season and had suffered two consecutive losses in Serie A prior to last week's triumphs. But the early stages of the campaign have clearly showed that, aside from Brazilian hitman Amauri, the Corso Galileo Ferraris have once again missed the mark in this summer's transfer session.

The decision to end their pursue of Liverpool's talented midfield man Xabi Alonso has come back to haunt them, as Danish international Christian Poulsen, who is now on the sidelines, has failed to shine so far and, due to the protracted absence of Cristiano Zanetti, Juventus clearly lack a gret deal of quality in the middle of the park.

It is likely that the club directors will look for stopgap solutions in January, but the big name on their summer's shopping list seems to be that of Spanish midfield star Xavi.

The 28-year-old's contract runs out in June 2010 and he allegedly earns €3.5m per season, with his agent apparently willing to get a consistent increase in his wages from Barca.

Xavi has been capped 68 times by Spain, netting 9 goals, and he also made the Ballon d'Or 30-name shortlist earlier this month.

*goal.com