Juventus are preparing a bid for Atletico Madrids teenage
sensation Sergio Aguero, according to German website
4-4-2.com
The Argentine forward is one of the hottest young properties in
world football and has made a stunning start to the current
campaign, with five goals in La Liga already.
This follows on from his mesmerising displays in the FIFA Under-20
World Cup in the summer when he finished top-scorer and player of
the tournament as Argentina lifted the trophy.
Juventus were already interested in signing Aguero before he left
Independiente in 2006, however the 20m price tag, as well as the
Calciopoli crisis scuppered any chances of a deal.
The Bianconeri are now prepared to pay 22m for the 19-year-old and
are also likely to throw in Portuguese flop Tiago Mendes as part of
the bargain.
Juve are likely to face stiff interest from a host of other
interested parties, and Valencia, Bayern Munich and Italian rivals
Inter are also said to be sniffing around.
Aguero made his professional debut for Independiente at the age of
just 15, and in the process became the youngest ever player to
feature in the Argentine First Division.
The previous record was held by the legendary Diego Maradona, who
as it happens celebrates his 47th birthday today. Happy Birthday
Diego!