Anfield Italian closes in on Turin deal.
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The agent of Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani claims that he is working on the details of a potential loan move to Juventus.
A series of injuries have meant that Aquilani has failed to meet expectations at Anfield after former manager Rafa Benitez paid Roma a reported £20million last summer.
Current boss Roy Hodgson confirmed after omitting the 26-year-old from Thursday’s 1-0 win over Trabzonspor in Europa League qualifying that he wants to loan the Italian to a club in his homeland.
And according to Aquilani’s representative, Franco Zavaglia, Juventus have made an approach and discussions are taking place regarding a possible conclusion.
Zavaglia told tuttojuve: “Juventus have made an offer and it is very exciting. We are working with both parties to settle things quickly.
“I don’t know when we will close the deal, it still lacks some details.” (Sky Sports)
I have to say I am a little surprised by Roy Hodgson’s stance on Alberto Aquilani. The Italian international is a quality performer and the willingness of our new boss to swiftly push on with the loaning out of the midfielder surprises me. Any temporary move will almost certainly lead to a permanent deal and perhaps the reasoning may have something to do with the increments involved in the original deal to bring the player from Roma.
Maybe Liverpool are unwilling to hit the parameters in relation to games the 26 year old has to play in order to initiate payment of more funds to the Italian club? Aquilani has never had the chance to prove himself at Anfield and it seems he is unlikely to be given the opportunity now, which is a shame.
It’s hard to judge a player after just nine Premier League starts and in many ways he is a player who really could do well for the club if given the chance.
YNWA
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