Juventus Trigger Move For Palermo Defender Mattia Cassani - Report
Palermo's defender Mattia Cassani is just one of many on Juventus' January transfer list.
By Salvatore Landolina
Juventus are planning to bolster their defence with an array of players including Palermo's Mattia Cassani when the transfer market re-opens in January.
Il Corriere dello Sport claims Giuseppe Marotta is back at work feeling out new ideas for the future.
Despite Marco Motta, Zdenek Grygera, Paolo De Ceglie and Armand Traore in the squad, the club feels more is needed for the defensive wings.
Cassani, who grew up with Juventus, is first on Marotta's list.
The 27-year-old has been outstanding for Palermo, earning a place in Cesare Prandelli's Italy and winning plaudits across the peninsula.
However, Rosanero chief Maurizio Zamparini won't let him leave for less than €12million - a figure that could scupper interest.
Alternatives are at hand though. Sampdoria's Reto Ziegler will be out of contract next summer, leaving Juve with the chance to land him for free.
Villarreal's Joan Capdevila and Bordeaux's Benoit Tremoulinas are also said to be targets for the Bianconeri.
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