Juventus are ready to offer David Trezeguet to
Manchester City in exchange for Elano, according to reports in
Italy.
Striker Trezeguet is expected to leave the Stadio Olimpico this
summer, which would bring to an end nine years with the Serie A
side, and he has been linked with domestic rivals Roma.
Elano, meanwhile, has admitted that he could leave the City of
Manchester Stadium in the close season after falling down manager
Mark Hughes' pecking order.
It is understood that Juve could be considering contacting City
with a view to swapping Frenchman Trezeguet for Brazil playmaker
Elano.
Trezeguet expects discussions regarding his future after the
summer break, telling calciomercato.com: "At the moment, I
am only thinking about the holidays. However, in a few days I will
return to Europe.
Discussions
"As for the rest, we will see later on. Everything will be
discussed in due course. We are dealing with a very important
situation because I have been in Turin for nine years.
"With regard to me, I know I will present myself for a meeting
with Juventus on 3rd July."
Trezeguet's agent, Antonio Caliendo, has met with Juventus
sporting director Alessio Secco to confirm interest from City, Roma
and Spanish outfit Villarreal.
But, contrary to speculation, Secco is said to be unwilling to
sell the forward, who made 71 appearances for France before
announcing his international retirement last July.
"I have mentioned three clubs (City, Roma and Villarreal),"
Caliendo told L'Equipe when asked about a meeting with
Secco.
"However, Secco said Trezeguet is not for sale and that he is
not on the market."