United have reportedly joined their Manchester rivals in the quest to sign the talented Italian defender. New City boss Roberto Mancini is understood to have listed the £12million-rated star as a top priority in the transfer window. But with United hit by injuries at the back, he faces stiff competition to land his target.
Chiellini has already confessed he feels unsettled at Juventus and has hinted at a move away from Serie A. The 25-year-old, though, is still
a key figure at the Italian club according to his agent Davide Lippe.
“It will be difficult for such an important player to leave Juventus but we will see what happens in January, ” (Sky Sports)
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Giorgio Chiellini's agent has denied that his client is set for a move to England, despite being at the Manchester derby on Tuesday.
Chiellini has revealed that he was invited by both clubs to attend, whilst also admitting he is currently locked in talks with Tottenham.
Despite the conversations, agent Davide Lippi says a move is not imminent for the Juventus defender.
"I was there but it was absolutely a courtesy visit," Lippi told Sky Italia.
"I was invited by the two clubs and I was pleased to see a good match. The market is open all year, talking with everyone and everything, not just Chiellini.
"A real interest? It is normal when we talk about a very important player like Chiellini, but there is no news.
"There are many players that may interest Manchester City or the United, today I was talking to the leaders of Tottenham."
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His Agent said he came to england to as a courtacy to watch man utd derby!.recently chiellini named as Juve captain!.. and juve will never give him away tat easily!
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Don't think he's going anywhere.
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I keep saying that it is VERY unlikely that United will sign anyone as there is just no money.
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Sypher added this in a different (new) thread, so I've moved it here.
OK, I can't ignore the story any longer: apparently, Juventus' Giorgio Chiellini is set to replace Nemanja Vidic in the summer. United have opened talks with the Turin club, according to media sources, and are in prime position to broker a deal.
Vidic, by the papers' reckoning, will leave for sunnier shores - probably either Real Madrid or Barcelona - and we will replace him with the only player who managed to emerge with some credit from Jventus' so far thoroughly dismal season.
The 25-year-old is essentially a centre-back but is capable of playing on the left side of the defence as well. He's well prone to the odd lapse of concentration and he's not nearly as imposing as Vidic but is better on the ball - so he would be a good alternative to Rio Ferdinand.
He would, according to the rumours, cost around 20M which would be offset by the sale of Vidic - indeed, we would probably make a profit. So there is some credibility to all these rumours which have been gathering pace in Italy for a while - but I know which one I prefer out of Vidic and Chiellini.
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He is so much better then vidic!He is the best defender in the world today without a dought!!!!
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Haven't seen much of him. 12 million still seems like a good price. kjaer is rated at about the same amount too.
