Juventus join AC Milan in race to sign Nani
The Serie A champions are stepping up their pursuit of the Portugal
international winger, whose uncertain future looks increasingly likely
to lie away from Old Trafford
EXCLUSIVE
By Romeo Agresti
Serie A champions Juventus are set to join AC Milan in the race to sign out-of-favour Manchester United winger Nani.
Goal.com revealed on Tuesday
that Massimiliano Allegri's side are currently at the front of the
queue for the former Sporting Lisbon star's signature, but are keen on a cut-price £12 million deal for the Portugal international.
The 25-year-old, who featured in Portugal's
1-1 draw with Northern Ireland on Tuesday, looks almost certain to leave
Old Trafford next year as talks over a new contract continue to stall,
with Juve ready to sound out the player via third parties.
Despite
having amassed over 200 appearances for the Red Devils since joining in
July 2007, Nani has struggled to earn a regular spot in Sir Alex
Ferguson's starting XI this season.
The Cape Verde-born
midfielder was left out of the squad as United cruised to victory
against Newcastle in their most recent Premier League game, with Sir
Alex Ferguson preferring to utilise a system devoid of out-and-out
wingers.
It is believed that Ferguson is prepared to part with
the winger but is keen on receiving a figure in line with the £20m he
originally shelled out for the then 20-year-old five years ago.
Juventus
currently sit top of the pile in Serie A after six wins from the
opening seven games of the 2012-13 campaign, with the Nani camp
seemingly viewing the Turin-based club as an ideal next destination for
the player.
Source : Goal.com