Juventus Target Swoop For Tottenham Hitman Jermain Defoe - Report

Juventus line up January bid for Spurs target man Jermain Defoe.

By Salvatore Landolina

Jermain Defoe,England vs Bulgaria - EURO 2012 Qualifier (Getty Images)
Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has become deified by Juventus who have taken a wanton approach to landing him, according to Itasportpress.

Defoe, 27, is on the Italian club's radar as he continues to impress for both Spurs and England.

The hitman's hat-trick against Bulgaria at Wembley last week has seen his stock rise sharply around Europe, and he could be the answer for Juventus.

La Vecchia Signora are said to be keeping the spotlight firmly on Defoe, whose contract with Spurs expires in 2014.

A January transfer could arise, but the Bianconeri would have to offer the Premier League outfit at least €16 million to garner attention, and overcome Tottenham's likely resistance to a sale.

The Old Lady added Jorge Martinez and Fabio Quagliarella to their forward ranks, but Luigi Del Neri is looking for the pace and shoot-on-sight instincts Defoe offers.

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