Juventus taking the Miguel
Wednesday 3 August, 2005
Juventus are reportedly closing in on the capture of Benfica defender Miguel, according to reports.
The Portuguese international has been linked with the Bianconeri for some time and a move may be on the horizon.
Whispers suggest that the Italian club have already agreed terms with the player, but his contract dispute with his present outfit has blocked the switch for now.
There is some confusion over whether the right-back’s present deal has expired, thus meaning he is available on a free transfer.
Benfica insist he is still tied to them and world football’s governing body FIFA are set to soon make a ruling.
However, a Turin switch will apparently definitely happen even if it is unclear at this stage in what form that will take.
Juve will allegedly sign him on a free transfer or pay Benfica £500,000 for a loan, with an option to buy next summer, depending on FIFA’s decision.
A deal could be wrapped up on Saturday when the two European giants meet in a pre-season friendly.
Miguel would be in competition with Jonathan Zebina for a role on the right side of the defence.
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a loan?? i hope we could do better than that.
i really doubt fifa is gonna let him go free
. it's a damn shame cuz that would be awesome.
that would make vieira the only player we really spent money on in this great mercato.
but we may still spend money on Milito if Zalayeta goes so that'd be just for the moment.