Alex is still wanted by Juventus despite Chelsea telling the Italian club that he won’t be released on loan.

The Old Lady were hoping to take the Brazilian on a temporary basis for the 2011-12 season to boost their defensive options.

However, the London club will apparently only release the 29-year-old on a permanent basis to any interested outfit.

Although that news has come as a blow, the Turin giants are still very interested in the centre-back.

The club will now attempt to raise funds in the transfer market first before reinvesting that money on the South American.

The former PSV and Santos player has also been paired with German giants Bayern Munich this summer.

I am yet too see a direct quote from club or player about this. I reckon marotta is looking for someone else... Lugano or an unnamed player

pasquale22 wrote:I am yet too see a direct quote from club or player about this. I reckon marotta is looking for someone else... Lugano or an unnamed player

It could be a good opportunity to bring down Lugano's asking price, whether that's for his salary or actual fee. The fact that Alex played on Sunday makes the move even more suspicious. If there was even a possibility of the move happening, you don't play a guy and risk injury and endangering the whole transfer.

Alex or Lugano is the same for me