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Two English Clubs On Tiago - Secco

Juventus transfer Guru Alessio Secco admits that English clubs have come forward interested in under-fire midfielder Tiago Mendes.

Aug 14, 2008 1:05:51 AM

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Reports in both England and Italy have linked the player to Newcastle United and it has been claimed that talks are at an advanced stage.

Tiago has been a flop at Juve ever since his arrival in Turin from Lyon last year. The club spent €13m for him but he has not paid the Old Lady back for their investment on the pitch.

Secco has cleared the air regarding the confusion around Tiago’s future and he revealed that there has only been interest from the clubs and nothing else.

“Newcastle? Effectively we have received interest from two English clubs but that’s it, nothing else,” said the transfer chief.

“It’s still a little too early to talk about the matter just yet.”

Tiago is no longer a part of Claudio Ranieri’s plans this term and he seems set for a return to the Premier League.

The Portuguese midfielder played in England for Chelsea during the 2004-05 season.

Salvatore Landolina