Saturday, August 02, 2014

Liverpool suffer setback as Lavezzi reveals Juventus preference

Liverpool's slim hopes of signing Ezequiel Lavezzi appear to have completely evaporated after news the Argentine prefers a move to Juventus.

Reports circulating in the Italian media claim the PSG wantaway is surplus to requirements and will force through a deal with Juventus in the near future.

Suggestions Lavezzi would be leaving the Parc des Princes emanated from Laurent Blanc's ceaseless pursuit of Real Madrid star Angel Di Maria.

A pursuit that may finally be coming to a conclusion with a loan deal imminent.


Juventus have enjoyed a period of unrivalled success, marching to three successive Serie A titles - winning their last by a colossal 17 points.

But despite domestic supremacy they have failed to excel in the Champions League, typified by their first-round elimination at the hands of Galatasaray last season.

Meanwhile Liverpool have spent nearly £90m this summer on adding Rickie Lambert, Adam Lallana, Dejan Lovren, Emre Can, Lazar Markovic and Divock Origi - yet no striker to capable of emulating the 31-goal void left by Luis Suarez.

It's starting to appear Brendan Rodgers may not have had an ulterior motive to backing-out of a last minute deal for Loic Remy.

Instead, the Northern-Irishman must venture back into the transfer market without the option of buying Romelu Lukaku, Edinson Cavani, or Italy-bound Lavezzi. 

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