Juventus' search for a new coach continues and the latest developments in Turin have seen Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez shoot to the top of the wish-list, according to reports.
Sportmediaset.it claims Ciro Ferrara has reached the bottom line at the club and will be ousted once directors line up an adequate replacement. Juve are planning to piece together a bid to lure the Spaniard to Turin.
However, they face a big task. On Monday Benitez's agent Manuel Garcia Quillon failed to confirm a concrete interest from Juve, but neither did he rule out a move there, responding "never say never" when prompted on the Italian link.
Furthermore, there are financial obstacles to overcome. Benitez earns around €4.5 million per season and he has four years left to run on his current deal at Anfield. It is said the Old Lady are not prepared to offer more than €3.5m.
But, reports in Russia on Monday had claimed Juve had made a €5m per season offer to Guus Hiddink, fuelling speculation that the club are willing to manouevre in order to bring in a top coach.
The reports remain unconfirmed though, despite mounting pressure at Vinovo.
Sportmediaset.it claims Ciro Ferrara has reached the bottom line at the club and will be ousted once directors line up an adequate replacement. Juve are planning to piece together a bid to lure the Spaniard to Turin.
However, they face a big task. On Monday Benitez's agent Manuel Garcia Quillon failed to confirm a concrete interest from Juve, but neither did he rule out a move there, responding "never say never" when prompted on the Italian link.
Furthermore, there are financial obstacles to overcome. Benitez earns around €4.5 million per season and he has four years left to run on his current deal at Anfield. It is said the Old Lady are not prepared to offer more than €3.5m.
But, reports in Russia on Monday had claimed Juve had made a €5m per season offer to Guus Hiddink, fuelling speculation that the club are willing to manouevre in order to bring in a top coach.
The reports remain unconfirmed though, despite mounting pressure at Vinovo.
2 comments:
Its looking like a long shot for the time being. Benitez undoubtedly has the managerial abilities to walk into any club. But Italy is a different place altogether. Its fanatic at a different level. Any slip-ups and Benitez wont have enough opportunities to prove himself over a longer term. HE may still be good with Liverpool.
liverpool is the best FC...
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