Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani could soon find himself returning to Juventus amid reports of coach Antonio Conte opting to implement a three-man midfield system, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
The Anfield outfit is reportedly willing to negotiate at a reduced price, surprisingly as low as €6 million, and the new arrival of Mirko Vucinic at Juventus has also given Antonio Conte food for thought in regards to his tactical philosophy for the upcoming season.
The publication states that the Montenegrin forward's versatility would enable him to successfully be part of a 4-3-3 formation, therefore requiring the presence of another forward-thinking midfielder alongside Andrea Pirlo and other new recruit Arturo Vidal.
The 27-year-old has recently spent the past season on loan at the Stadio Olimpico, but the club decided not to pursue a permanent deal for the Italy international upon its expiration in May, after declining to meet the pre-determined fee of €16 million, leading to the signing of Andrea Pirlo on a free transfer instead.
It is thought that the only other team in for Aquilani's signature is AC Milan, who has expressed their interest in the midfielder publicly.
Fiorentina appeared to be the original frontrunners, but he has closed the door on a move to Tuscany, as he would only accept a permanent transfer, rather than a loan deal.
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