Juventus close in on Destro

Juventus close in on Destro

The Bianconeri are leading the race to sign the Italian youngster, and it appears to be only a matter of time before a deal is finalised

Juventus are closing in on a deal for Genoa-owned striker Mattia Destro, Goal.com can reveal.

The 21-year-old's future has been a hot topic of debate in recent weeks after he netted 12 goals in Serie A this season while on loan at Siena.

The Tuscan club are entitled to purchase 50 per cent of the striker's economic rights as part of the loan deal, but it is believed that they will not exercise the option due to their current financial problems.

And Juventus, who have been locked in talks with Genoa in recent weeks, are believed to be willing to sign Destro on a co-ownership deal in a bid to convince the Rossoblu to let go of the talented goalscorer.

The Serie A champions have reached an agreement with Destro's agent, with the player understood to be relishing the prospect of a move to Turin.

Roma, who recently appointed Zdenek Zeman as their new coach, have spoken to Genoa about the possibility of landing Destro, only to find out that Juve are leading the race for the player.

Destro, who spent his youth career at Inter, did not make the cut for Italy's 23-man roster for Euro 2012 after featuring in coach Cesare Prandelli's provisional squad.



I am thrilled!!!

Destro Pogba Isla Asamoah ... Well done marotta

Nothing is official yet, but these names are great reinforcements. Hope to see all of them official

I kind of have a feeling that a transfer for Destro to solve our CF problem is more likely than Higuain, Cavani, etc. But I will believe this is final when it's official. We got burned too many times last summer when we thought the deals were almost official.

It is about time Juve signed one of Italy's young strikers. We missed out on too many young Italian forwards the past seven or eight years.

Even if Destro comes, I think we need a veteran CF and Matri should be sold or loaned.

Juventude wrote:Even if Destro comes, I think we need a veteran CF and Matri should be sold or loaned.

totally agree.

I know it's hard to believe but I think we will sign at least one top player this window

Hopefully hes not the Wc striker and just a reinforcement

I really hope we sign him because we have missed out on a lot of young Italian forwards since Del P. Players like Cassano, Gilardino, Balotelli, Rossi, etc. We really can't afford to let the next attacking position player from Italy get away.

And knowing is half the battle.

Motogp69 wrote:And knowing is half the battle.

Should he get the number ten? after a year possibly?

Nah.. He is not a playmaker.. He can get 9 or 11 at max

Well #10 is the upcoming young forward who is the best or going to be the best. It doesn't have to be a creator.

That will be El Kaddouri