Juve eye 'new Mascherano'
Monday 1 December, 2008
Discouraged by Javier Mascherano's high price tag, Juventus are reportedly ready to turn to Argentine youngster Franco Zuculini.
The Bianconeri are expected to strengthen the squad in the New Year as they prepare to launch a Scudetto challenge.
While the Turin giants have regularly been linked with Liverpool star Mascherano, they seem unwilling to enter a bidding war.
And they may have found a cheap alternative in 18-year-old midfield talent Zuculini.
The youngster is making a name for himself at Racing Club in Argentina's Primera Division and is looking for a chance in Europe.
According to Virgiliosport, Zuculini, who has regularly been compared to Mascherano, is on his way to Juventus in January.
Racing turned down a £2m bid from Udinese and Juve may need to come up with £6m, but that is a drop in the ocean compared to the money they would need for Mascherano.
The fact that Zuculini's agent is David Trezeguet's father Jorge makes a move to Juve look even more likely.
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