Transfer Discussion: Central Defender

Juventus are also looking to add a central defender ahead of the 2011-2012 season.

Names linked include:

• Lugano
  Alex
  Rhodolfo
  Ogbonna
  Kjaer

Top player: Would have to say Lugano at this time, due to his immense performances in the Copa America.
Most realistic: Lugano, he is cheap and reliable. I believe he is the ideal pick up for this Juventus.
Most probable: Lugano, simply due to his price and desire to play in Italy.
Most favourable (your opinion): Lugano.

Your list, your opinion?

Now, there are a lot of centre backs I have not considered, you can fill in the blanks and make your own lists. Just keep them realistic to an extent.

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From all this suggestions i prefer Lugano coz he is an expirienced CB and very good one and he can play 2-3 seasons for us on top level.As second choise i would say that Kjaer is my second one He is 22 and he is promising CB

juvefanmkd wrote:From all this suggestions i prefer Lugano coz he is an expirienced CB and very good one and he can play 2-3 seasons for us on top level.As second choise i would say that Kjaer is my second one He is 22 and he is promising CB

I like Lugano because he is proven and he can still allow Bonucci to develop
A 22 year old like Kjaer really puts pressure on Bonucci and Sorensen in the long run.

Luca wrote:

juvefanmkd wrote:From all this suggestions i prefer Lugano coz he is an expirienced CB and very good one and he can play 2-3 seasons for us on top level.As second choise i would say that Kjaer is my second one He is 22 and he is promising CB

I like Lugano because he is proven and he can still allow Bonucci to develop
A 22 year old like Kjaer really puts pressure on Bonucci and Sorensen in the long run.

So clearly Lugano>Kjaer !

My pick will be Ogbonna. As I feel he has tremendous potential. He is currently linked with many clubs and it seems he might even be heading to Spain so who knows. Torino value him at 20m, though the price is unrealistic, it shows tremendous respect to such a young player. He has the right skill to do so, and add more quality to the back line.

sciacca wrote:My pick will be Ogbonna. As I feel he has tremendous potential. He is currently linked with many clubs and it seems he might even be heading to Spain so who knows. Torino value him at 20m, though the price is unrealistic, it shows tremendous respect to such a young player. He has the right skill to do so, and add more quality to the back line.

Him moving to Spain really throws me off.
Which young quality Italian defenders leave Italy?
I hope he stays in Italy and plays.

Luca wrote:Him moving to Spain really throws me off.
Which young quality Italian defenders leave Italy?
I hope he stays in Italy and plays.

It sure does, as he would have to play against strong oppositions, but then again it would be a great learning experience for him, a loan move would be good.

Hmm, rarely in fact, I can't recall any young Italian players who have moved outside of Italy. Balotelli comes to mind, Cigarini? As in defenders, hardly.

I hope so as well, as he can gain more knowledge within Italian football.

Lugano is the safe move, but I think long term we would be best off with Ogbonna. However, I think because of our budget we should just stick with Lugano, as he can provide depth and he could also start. I would prefer any extra funds be devoted to another RB and a forward.

Angelo Ogbonna is the best choice because he is as Antonio said young, wanted, and highly rated [remember he is the only Serie B player on Gli Azzurri].

And he is Italian.

I also agree with Pino, as it is a safe move, but at the same time only short solution. But he is a great player with good experience. Not to forget he's the captain of the Uruguayan team I believe and he might even come for free which makes it even better.

I think Mustachio was saying that Ogbonna shares traits of Chiellini, he plays inside the left and is left footed.

Two left footed defenders in the middle who both play best off of the left?

I can't remember who brought it up but it was quite insightful and if true raises concerns.

Luca wrote:I think Mustachio was saying that Ogbonna shares traits of Chiellini, he plays inside the left and is left footed.

Two left footed defenders in the middle who both play best off of the left?

I can't remember who brought it up but it was quite insightful and if true raises concerns.

Really? I never knew about that from Ogbonna. Thanks for sharing.

sciacca wrote:

Luca wrote:I think Mustachio was saying that Ogbonna shares traits of Chiellini, he plays inside the left and is left footed.

Two left footed defenders in the middle who both play best off of the left?

I can't remember who brought it up but it was quite insightful and if true raises concerns.

Really? I never knew about that from Ogbonna. Thanks for sharing.

Wasn't my information but someone posted it if I recall correctly anyways.
If true it changes my outlook of Ogbonna for Juventus.

Caceres. He wants to come back toJuve, is young, and versatile. I think hes perfect.

juventus101 wrote:Caceres. He wants to come back toJuve, is young, and versatile. I think hes perfect.

Ah, how could I forget him.
Good call, very versatile.
Suitable back up to Lichtsteiner and keeps Bonucci starting.

Not a bad idea.

Lol am I the only one that wants alex? He's more proven than Any of these players and is at a good age . Very powerful player who let's not forget plays for one of the best clubs in the world

Watching the U20 tournament and Pezzella (Arg. captain) is putting in a class show. A name to watch out for.

pasquale22 wrote:Lol am I the only one that wants alex? He's more proven than Any of these players and is at a good age . Very powerful player who let's not forget plays for one of the best clubs in the world

Monstrous free kick ability but I've never been a fan.
In any case because he is from Chelsea I see him being more expensive than Lugano.

juventus101 wrote:Caceres. He wants to come back toJuve, is young, and versatile. I think hes perfect.

I think given our budget that getting Lugano and Caceras would be a good move. Any extra funds we have should go to a LW and/or a vice-Pirlo.

I would take Lugano without even thinking.

He is underrated by many, especially by the media.

1.Because he plays for a country that isnt considered a superpower
2. Because when yu play at a club like Fenerbache, dont expect to be noticed.

He would fully compliment Chiellini and would have tremendous experience to give to the youngsters.

He wouldnt even come in the way of hindering the growth of Bonucci and Sorensen.

While he may not be quick , his experience and intellect are amazing assets that would help bring out a much more brawny Chiellini (who i feel can be much more, but because he has had to do alot by himself in defense and has been looked upon as a defense leader, he has had to curb what he can really do).

He totally compliments the Italian style of play and defending.

Also, being a defensive leader, he , buffon and chiellini would prove to be a total brick wall.

I want Lugano. He's got good leadership qualities and I belive he would complement Chiellini well. He would not ruin Bonuccis development either my friend who is a Chelsea fan told me Alex is great but works best with a leader (Terry). I Believe that Chiellini works better with a "leader" too, like Cannavaro.

So my vote goes for Diego Lugano!

twizzaq wrote:I want Lugano. He's got good leadership qualities and I belive he would complement Chiellini well. He would not ruin Bonuccis development either my friend who is a Chelsea fan told me Alex is great but works best with a leader (Terry). I Believe that Chiellini works better with a "leader" too, like Cannavaro.

So my vote goes for Diego Lugano!

Great minds think alike

AnJl wrote:

twizzaq wrote:I want Lugano. He's got good leadership qualities and I belive he would complement Chiellini well. He would not ruin Bonuccis development either my friend who is a Chelsea fan told me Alex is great but works best with a leader (Terry). I Believe that Chiellini works better with a "leader" too, like Cannavaro.

So my vote goes for Diego Lugano!

Great minds think alike

Oh yeah!

I'd go with Caceres and Kjær
Caceres showed promise when we had him on loan, he is very versatile and apparently he wants to join us

Kjær was one of the best CBs in serie a when he played at Palermo and even though he is going through a rough patch in bundesliga i'm sure he has the talent to shine again. He also has a lot of international experience through the danish national team where he has been a regular for some time now

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