Tottenham In Talks With Juventus Defender Giorgio Chiellini

Defender's agent has been talking to the North London club.

By Alan McGuinness

Giorgio Chiellini - Juventus (Getty Images)
Giorgio Chiellini's agent has confirmed he is in talks with Tottenham Hotspur about a move to White Hart Lane for the Juventus defender.

Davide Lippi was spotted at the Carling Cup semi final between Manchester City and Manchester United last night, fuelling speculation that a move for his client to one of the two clubs was imminent.

Lippi has played down such rumours and confirmed that talks were ongoing with Harry Redknapp's side.

"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 United. But, I have been talking to the leaders of Tottenham."

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