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However Palla says he would love to stay, providing Juve have space for him in the first team.

Recently Tiago was quoted as having stated his regret at joining Juve, but it remains to be seen whether he is actually determined to leave.

Miguel has been a long-term target for Juve, which had hoped to sign him as a free agent as he battled Benfica over a contract dispute.

Juve's travelling fans will be hoping their goalkeeper is in top form as their side attempt to stop Fiorentina getting off to a good start.

You were all so happy that Juve were ahead of us, now we are the only ones who are happy to be three points clear.

It's reported Juve have provided him with a one-year contract and an option of a further season either as a player or in a directorial role.

We are working on the new Juve project and are pleased to see that the squad has adapted to the new Serie B reality.

Milito could be a player who interests Juve and it is not just a question of technical characteristics.

Drenthe doesn't seem as if he will enter Bernd Schuster's plans for next season and Juve are ready to pounce.

"All I know is that Andrea is one out of two or three players which Juve are considering, " said the player's agent, Federico Pastorello.

However yesterday the 30-year-old seemed to shut the door on a possible transfer by pledging the rest of his career to Juve.

Loaned out to Juve in exchange for Adrian Mutu this summer, he has often criticised Coach Didier Deschamps for leaving him on the bench.

His return to Juve was marred by protests from some of the ultras who did not forgive him walking out during the Calciopoli scandal of 2006.

I know what happened when he left Juve, but if someone is a real fan, then today he must cheer on Cannavaro too, as he is one of us.

After a running battle with Juve fans and management earlier this season, Zebina is now ready to commit his future to the Turin giants.

Against Juve we gave positive signs, but there's still a lot to improve. The group is united and wants to get out of this moment.

"Juve went through some difficult times, but now it is all much better, both domestically and in Europe, " continued the Spaniard.

Vieira is a good buy for Juve and I would have loved to play alongside him, but I have to think about my own career.

Rampulla, another former Juve legend, is now the goalkeeping Coach and was stunned at the tragedy to have struck this club.

At which club? I probably wouldn't want to end my career by playing in the Second Division even if it is possible that I could stay at Juve.

"We are waiting to see what will happen at Juve in the next few weeks and then we'll make a decision, " Caliendo said.

"My dream would be to see Juve winning the Champions League and St Etienne the UEFA Cup, " concluded the Frenchman.

Diego also called me before signing with Juve to ask me for many details about the club, the team and the city.

Both of these sides have tough games on Sunday, so this could prove to be a very favourable round for Juve.

Bojinov is on-loan at Juve, but wants to leave after failing to nail down a first team place so far this season.

Reports on Friday suggested that the deal for Diego had hit stumbling blocks, though, as Werder's price did not match Juve's budget.

The goalkeeper, who was the subject of a bid from Inter Milan this week, said: "I'm staying because Juve are in Serie B. "

Juve may have had a day more to rest but that will have no reprecussions.

However, his agent Marcos Malachi believes that Juve are the front runners to acquire his services.

It will be difficult for Juve if they allow the Blues to hold the ball, but I think Amauri and Del Piero can make the difference in London.

Giovinco however insists that he is ready to star for Juve as a first team player.

Juve staff urged Amauri to speed things up, but instead the player dragged his feet, much to Zac's frustration.

"I wasn't the one to leave. It was Juve who kicked me out, " he declared in a Press conference.

Bojinov also said he will be very happy to welcome the Lokomotiv Sofia striker to Juve.

Three days before the match against the Bianconeri, Clarence Seedorf talked about Juve's condition and the desire to break the Turin taboo.

The two clubs will play a friendly on Saturday and Juve officials will take advantage to thrash out a deal for the Portugal international.

"Benitez is one of the strongest coaches, and if the Juve directors choose him, they will have done well, " he explained to Radio 1.

It seems that ever day Inter is involved in more dubious dealings and they seem to have orchestrated Juve's downfall.

The Uruguay international missed Juve's clash with Bari over the weekend, fueling speculation that he is about to be sold.

"Gigi has three years left on his contract with Juve and nothing leads me to believe that anything will suddenly change, " he concluded.

My only goal is to do well for Juve and to show that I deserve a place in the France team.

Juve will only need three signings to be able to challenge Inter for the title next season.

Juve director general Luciano Moggi is ready to sell Miccoli and has also fielded offers from English clubs Birmingham City and West Ham.

Juve also won, though Diego may have been their only player who truly lived up to expectations.

"Juve are one of the top European clubs, but Valencia do not want to sell him right now, " said agent Julio Gento Llorente.

The former Lazio player wanted to thank everyone at Juve for helping him out in these past two years.

He would be a bargain for Juve, Inter, Milan and any great team, " said Eugenio Fascetti, the coach who launched Cassano's career at Bari. "

Juve are showing good tactics on the transfer front as they attempt to sneak in ahead of the competition.

The Portugal international has gained a release from his contract and is a confirmed target for Juve director general Luciano Moggi.

Juve are currently looking for a new midfielder after last summer's additions Sergio Almiron and Tiago Mendes failed to make an impression.

Milan and Inter are likely to be the biggest challenges to Juve's Scudetto ambition, but Diego is not afraid of either team.

There is talk in Turin that Juve want Trezeguet to sign a new contract, but the former Monaco man isn't ready to commit.

It's a great pleasure to be part of a club like Juve and I hope to bring them immense joy.

Now we must continue on like this, hoping that Juve lets up a bit.

The only world renowned names Juve have now are all over 30, and are in the twilight of their careers.

Corriere dello Sport says while Juve directors would welcome their former captain back to Turin, the same cannot be said of senior players.

Nocerino and Tiago are looking set to leave the Bianconeri and thus Juve will need to fill the positions vacant.

We are checking the details more carefully in an important week that leads up to Milan-Juve.

I haven't had any direct information from Juve, but it is still pleasing to know such a big club is interested.

Like Molinaro, Juve see 21 year-old stopper Mantovani as a future Italy international and a player who can fit into the Turin club's system.

Juve's Alessandro Matri netted the only goal of the game, leaving the Nerazzurri's title hopes left severely dented.

If he leaves, he goes with my understanding, my respect, thanks, appreciation and best wishes wherever he ends up, be it Juve or otherwise.

Juve chief Alessio Secco said: "We're following two members of the German national team - Klose and Frings from Werder Bremen. "

"This is not the Azzurri team, Juve are Juve and I am glad and proud to be part of this club, " he added.

There's claims a transfer won't happen as Juve attempt to talk down Liverpool's asking price.

He has a long contract and I cannot believe that Juve will let him go, seeing the outfit's ambitions.

Juve are willing to sell the attacking midfielder and Birmingham are determined to lure him to St Andrews.

The French international is contracted to Juve until 2008 and has confirmed that he has no intention of renewing that agreement.

Italian youngster Emanuele Belardi is current Juve's second 'Keeper but he is not considered to have enough experience at the top level.

Palladino had been on loan to Livorno last season, but upon their demotion in the Calciopoli scandal, Juve recalled the young talent.

Curiously, Buffon was set to walk away from Juve before the drop into Serie B, as a deal had been lined up with Milan.

Torino was an important experience in my development, but now I have turned the page and I am very happy to be at Juve.

The France U21 international, whose brother Ricardo is with Roma, has been a long-term target for Juve coach Didier Deschamps.

Juve may now have no choice but to take him back if La Viola tear up the contract.

Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is confident that Juve will be back in the top flight next season.

If Juve don't want me anymore, then Florence would be an ideal destination. I would gladly accept the Viola jersey.

Secondly both Juve and Palermo have failed to reach an agreement over the players who will be included in part exchange.

Says Juve officials held talks with Diarra's representatives last week about moving to Turin at the end of this season.

With all the respect to those currently managing Juve, I hope that for Inter, the next championship runs the same course.

I hope to find him with us again in the technical staff. Pavel can still give a great deal to Juve.

Juve are a very strong team that you have to take seriously and play with the utmost concentration and determination.

At the end of the season I will talk to the club, but Juve remain my priority and my objective is to do well here.

Juve will want to find a new full-back or two along with a pair of centre backs.

If Poulsen proves to be Juve's only acquisition in this area, then the transfer directors are making another huge blunder.

He is captain of Italy, he had a lot of desire to return to Juve and accepted economic terms inferior to those offered him elsewhere.

"The story of me being locked in the toilet by Tiago is true, " claimed the Juve President.

Juve are also not expected to make any definite transfer swoops until they have decided who will lead the side next term.

Corriere dello Sport says a meeting yesterday between Del Piero and Juve's directors ended with an agreement over a deal to 2010.

Del Piero converted a penalty and Vincenzo Iaquinta bagged a brace, as Juve are back in sixth place.

Secco also confirmed that the on-loan Sebastiano Giovinco, Claudio Marchisio and Paolo De Ceglie would be returning to Juve next season.

Criscito is a player of Juve and is here on loan, " explained Gasperini, denying reports that the Rossoblu may have an option to sign him. "

Boumsong has had a fractious relationship with the Juve fans after some disappointing performances in Serie B.

The out-of-contract hitman is being chased by a host of clubs, but Juve are in pole position.

The match against Juve itself (Juve 1-0 Milan) was very unlucky for Milan, as they could have scored at least twice for sure.

But if you ask me, I feel ready to play for Juve.

With Amauri set to join Juve, it was mooted that Almiron may move to Sicily as part of an exchange deal.

Matteo Paro scored Juve's first ever Serie B goal and was again decisive today with his assists from midfield.

The only club that has registered their appreciation for the player is Juve.

With the work Juve is doing, they do not deserve such strong criticism.

Reports yesterday morning revealed Del Piero was stunned by Juve's offer on Tuesday and that negotiations were on the brink of collapse.

Alonso is keen on playing alongside Del Piero and the rest of the Juve squad and he reveals he cannot wait to play for the Old Lady.

Juve are something special and when you are here you understand that this is one of the world's most important clubs.

Juve are second from bottom in Serie B thanks to the 17 point deficit they incurred as a result of the summer's match-fixing scandal.

However, Juve face a bidding war if they are to lure the Spaniard, and may find themselves priced out of the market.

I didn't expect to meet Juve in fourth place, as I thought they'd be in the thick of the Scudetto race.

This desire to top the table again with Juve, winning back the leadership in Italy and Europe strengthened my motivation.

"The idea of having two great players in every position was the Juve of three years ago, " Blanc told Le Figaro.

The proposal is of midfielder Xabi Alonso, who had already been heavily linked with Juve over the past year, and Dutch winger Drenthe.

The sticking point could be Juve's latest appeal against their relegation, which is due to be heard today.

However, Juve management turned down Roberto Carlos, as they have high hopes for Giorgio Chiellini and Cristian Molinaro next season.

With Juve we will not have inferiority complexes, we will play like we know how to, trying to win also on Sunday evening.

Juve will probably need a season to help the team re-adjust to Serie A and blend in the new recruits.

There haven't been any concrete offers from anyone, but in January Juve made a firm approach, even if the winter market is strange.

Along with the defeat, Juve also saw goalkeeper Gig Buffon forced from the field late on with a back injury .

Against Juve it will be a special day, but in the end every victory is worth three points. Only a victory in the derby is worth more.

The Czech Republic international is joining Juve in the summer on a Bosman and says: "I am preparing for a great adventure. "

Juve coach Didier Deschamps wants a ball-winning midfielder to build his team around next season and has Sissoko high on his shopping list.

As for talk of a potential transfer should Juve decide to sell me, my agent will keep me informed.

The Frenchman has been mentioned as a potential replacement for Gigi Buffon, should Juve fail to secure the Italy No1 to a new deal.

Juve are reportedly planning to finance the deal through the sales of Boumsong, Legrottaglie, Zalayeta.

It's set to be an explosive season but Altafini believes Juve have their work cut out if they are to loosen Inter's Scudetto dominance.

However, that doesn't mean Juve are not looking to sign Cassano, on the contrary, that is not just a rumour.

Everyone knows that I would happily return to Juve where I spent two great seasons and won Scudetti that nobody can take away from me.

Juve have been stripped of their 2005 title, while last season's trophy will not be assigned.

Meanwhile, Juve must now travel to Israel for a Champions League tie with Maccabi Haifa.

Juve have to be strong and aim for the top.

At the time, the player's agent Maurizio Gaudino said: "Serdar would like to go to Juve a lot, but Stuttgart don't want to let him leave. "

The Swede's agent warned Juve last week that Ibrahimovic would demand a move should they refuse to meet his new contract demands.

Juve Coach Didier Deschamps recently confirmed his interest in the 22-year-old who would come with the added bonus of an Italian passport.

The Azzurri No 1 was livid after Juve's 2-2 draw with Lecce and reportedly took his anger out on fellow players in the dressing room.

Juve's Argentine midfielder Sergio Almiron insists that he and Pavel Nedved have buried the hatchet and play together on good terms. . .

I'm sad that I will miss the match against Juve due to suspension, I don't think I deserved a yellow card from mr.

However yesterday evening Amauri delivered a sensational announcement, saying that he may not join Juve any longer.

Juve are determined to hold onto Palladino, though the player has admitted in the past to being flattered by Ferguson's interest.

Juve made their approach in the last 48 hours after Robinho was left in the stands for Real's defeat at Deportivo La Coruna on Sunday.

Juve's lawyer also made a mistake in accepting Serie B with a penalty.

Juve suffered a bit at the start against Parma, but then they improved a lot.

There were reports that English and Spanish teams had approached agent Ulisse Savini, but Juve have moved to secure the talented front man.

Juve have been coveting Slovak sensation Hamsik since he started mesmerising Serie A audiences at the start of last season.

Juve and Empoli representatives are meeting in Milan to thrash out terms over the Argentine.

The flying winger has flair and trickery, something Juve have been sorely missing this season.

Many Juve fans were against the transfer, with some blasting the board for buying another "rubbish player" .

'The league continues. Inter's result against Atalanta gives good hope that things might change. I've also seen that Juve are doing well.

Meanwhile, Juve directors are keen to meet with Gigi Buffon before the end of April to get his commitment for next season.

Many Juve fans were against the signing, with some blasting the board for buying another "rubbish player" .

"To return to be as competitive as in the past, Juve need to sign another five or six quality players, " concluded Martina.

I am proud to say Juve are among the top teams in Serie A.

Juve are a great team, and we want to obtain important results. Saying that, we have to improve certain aspects [of our game].

But last week's board meeting at Juventus saw the club's summer transfer budget approved. Thus, Juve have the money to spend on Ribery.

Juve defender Federico Balzaretti has denied that he insulted referee Maurizio Ciampi during the match with Rimini on Tuesday.

"More Juve than Inter" , reads Gazzetta dello Sport's front-page headline, somehow managing not to really praise anyone.

Juve are in good form going towards the Champions League second round clash, but opponents Chelsea are struggling.

If the Christmas Juve and Inter can go hand in hand, then I can say that Serie A is a two team game.

Juve play with a specific identity, very aggressive, organized and solid, and they have the experience of their great champions.

But while Juve were willing to allow Tacchinardi to move on, the midfielder turned down the switch.

Juve tried to sign Lamps three years ago and even offered France striker David Trezeguet as part of the deal.

With hot competition up-front for Juve, a move to Arsenal may attract him, given Wenger's famed reputation for blooding youth.

Juve are resigned to losing David Trezeguet and want Bianconeri fan : Gilardino to lead their attack next season .

They won at Ancona and Genoa, at Verona and Empoli, in Rome both against Roma and Lazio, at Brescia, Turin against Juve and Siena.

I am very disappointed about yesterday's result against Genoa: we could have caught Juve and remain close to Inter.

It's true that names like mine or Buffon's ones can stimulate the other champions to come to Juve, but the contrary is true also.

Furthermore, Chamakh will be available on a free deal come the summer, and Juve are making early preparations.

The Croatian international arrives at Dortmund on a free transfer after his contract came to an end at Juve.

Trezeguet has in the past stated his desire to stay at the club and it is unlikely that Juve will let him go easily.

"Rafa" wants Fernando Torres to follow him at Juve. Therefore, he has asked the Bianconeri to sign the prolific Spanish striker.

Ferrara is currently in charge of Juve's youth teams , but could consider the idea of leaving the post if called by Lippi .

"It is a loan with the right to buy and Juve will be covering all of his wages, " explained agent Franco Zavaglia to Sportitalia television.

I had a great year last season, but returning to Juve is like coming back home, " said De Ceglie. "

His Juve's success in Serie B are galvanising Gigi Buffon, who also looks ahead to the Azzurri's future with optimism.

Juve were then denied a clear penalty when a handball by Seedorf went unnoticed .

While he will play this season with Siena, it's understood Molinaro's long-term future will be with Juve courtesy of an informal agreement.

When we were playing together at Juve, Ibra told me: 'If you won the Scudetto aged 30 it was thanks to me.

It has been reported that Juve have set up an appointment with Bremen for next week to discuss a possible transfer.

"Juve are missing me and I wish I could be out there to play in the crucial games that are coming up, " Trez told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Let's do one thing at a time, first Juve and then Celtic.

The celebrations preceding the match at the Stadio Olimpico saw many former Juve stars called on the pitch to honour the Old Lady.

Juve won the game 1-0 and went on to comfortably win the Scudetto.

I don't think the result between Juve and Inter will be determinant for the outcome of our season.

Sheva's first touch on receiving a long ball leaves the two defenders of PSV or take even recent Juve game eating dust, way behind.

Biancoceleste president Claudio Lotito is willing to allow Guglielmo Stendardo to stay with Juve next season in exchange for Almiron.

Reports had suggested Juve were planning to use Marchionni in a exchange deal for the Brazilian but this hasn't been confirmed yet.

Juve president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli has privately admitted that United have made a bid for the 28-year-old player.

The former Udinese man did find the target last night with a rasping drive in Juve's 1-1 Europa League draw at Manchester City.

Juve will also seek to raise funds with co-ownership deals for several of their young, fringe players.

Juve are set to make the Brazilian international their first signing of the summer transfer campaign.

We had fun playing against Inter and then against Juve it was great to comeback after being down a goal.

Asked about reports linking him with Juve, Rossi scoffed: "I'm already coaching a big club. "

Juve will have to move quickly and firmly if they are to land the player and beat the competition.

He showed his prowess when he brought Vieira to Juve from Arsenal.

Grimaldi also had some words on Juve's next opponents Napoli, who Amauri played for between 2000 and 2001 when he first arrived in Italy.

I have a contract with Juve until 2008, beyond that I do not know anything else.

Juve is in a great moment, but we need to make points.

I've won a World Cup, a European championship, I played three seasons at high levels with Monaco, seven with Juve.

Juve are expected to announce Trezeguet's departure before the end of the month.

This side still has the spirit and soul of the old Juve and we have shown it in all the friendlies we have played.

Buffon is demanding Juve prove their ambition for next season's Serie A return or risk losing him this summer.

I called Lippi to know how he was after his knee operation and I asked him about the possibility of returning to Juve.

With the exception of goalkeeper Alex Manninger however the Juve internationals can call the day a satisfactory one.

Juve chief Roberto Bettega was in France this week, fueling talk he was negotiating the sale of Trezeguet with Lyon officials.

"I am disappointed at the jeers I received from the fans, but I have nothing to apologise for, " he insisted on the official Juve website.

The Corriere also says that Juve are considering making a move for Lyon's Fabio Grosso.

He is confident and has the desire to return for the game with Juve.

Juve's attempts to land Benitez as their next boss will go to into overdrive over the next few weeks.

The 23 year-old has been watched by Juve, with coach Didier Deschamps keen to strengthen his rearguard during the winter market.

It is in Juve's hands, but they are running out of time.

It is clear that we will have to win all the games and see what Juve manage to do.

He was the setting stone for Juve's rebirth.

It was within our abilities to bring him to Juve.

"We hope that the new year will bring more luck than the past one, " declared Cobolli Gigli in an interview to Juve Channel.

However, today the 30-year-old is insisting that Juve will fight tooth-and-nail to win something important this coming campaign.

"I missed out on the Scudetto with Roma, now I want to win it with Juve, " Motta said at his official unveiling.

I had contact with Juve over two months ago and always believed I could come here.

Lamps' agent Kutner also met with Juve vice - president Roberto Bettega and the club's general manager Alessio Secco on Wednesday.

The most shocking miss of the season I can recall is Inzaghi's blunder against Juve.

Despite these denials, the Gazzetta is adamant that Poulsen has received an official contract offer from Juve.

i have a strong bond with turin . a return ? you can never say never , though i haven ' t spoken with the new leadership at juve .

Defence is also a big issue for Juve. At times the likes of Robert Kovac, Igor Tudor and Jean-Alain Boumsong have been less then impressive.

This gives us power to continue to fight in the league, the chase after Juve and second place.

Any sale of Buffon will depend on Juve sealing a permanent deal for Abbiati with AC Milan.

In the anticipated matches of the 29th matchday Lazio fall away to Catania while Juve win big in Rome.

Daud was the revelation of the Viareggio youth tournament, which was won by Juve's Primavera side.

Trezeguet has scored 17 times for Juve this season and he is currently Serie A's top scorer to date this season.

Juve and the Italian clubs can longer wait to sign these players after they have already been discovered.

Looking at Juve's trident with Diego it seems good.

"I am really satisfied with the games Juve has played this year, we have seen a good side score some great goals, " said Elkann.

Juve begin their season on Saturday night against Livorno.

Juve are a solid machine that concedes very little, they can please or not but that the way it is.

I'm happy to be here and it is an honour to wear the Juve shirt.

Finally Juve sporting director Alessio Secco is continuing to work hard to find a new first-choice left back for next season.

Juve meanwhile have promised that they will pay him what he is demanding from Roma.

As long as a player like Gigi wants to stay with Juve, I will keep him. There are no more sales planned for the future.

We are chasing our dream, my dream, and that makes Samp equal to Juve.

The Azzurri No 1 unleashed an angry tirade during Juve's 2-2 draw with Lecce and there have been rumours that Buffon will quit Turin.

Tacchinardi, back at Juve after two seasons away on-loan with Villarreal, has offers on the table from Atalanta, Torino and Bologna.

I repeat, a crucial objective for Juve must be to win back its credibility and have the strength to believe it can achieve those targets.

Juve will also agree a co-ownership deal with Siena for youngster Paolo De Ceglie.

The merit is definitely down to Juve for their campaign and but Milan's fault for losing on too many occasions.

Playing with one man more, Juve scored the final goal with Brazzo Salihamidzic again, after 79 minutes.

Apart from Amauri, Juve have not made any quality signings.

Juve are not just one player, but in effect Milos is exceptional.

Trezeguet now equalled today Baggio's goal record in Juve.

From now on, whoever comes to Juve must spit blood and give their best.

I feel flattered, but why would I want to leave Juve now?

It's been revealed Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani met with Juve supremo Giovanni Cobolli Gigli yesterday.

Amauri and Van Nistelrooy are my idols. Perhaps the goal against Juve is a joy that can change my career.

Juve-Inter could be a decisive match, I hope so.

And it was the same 30 seconds later when I awarded Juve a spot kick.

However, Juve president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli revealed this morning that talks over Alonso's transfer had stalled for the present time.

"The management is very focused on the transfer campaign of Juve, we will do better this time round, " Sant'Albano declared.

Juve are a fantastic squad, I have been saying this for months.