The Arsenal midfielder could be the last reinforcement for Italian
giants Juventus, with Brazil coach Dunga also encouraging a move to
Italy for the player.
When asked about what kind of player he would prefer if the club
were to decide to make one last transfer swoop, Juventus coach
Claudio Ranieri answered he was more keen on a defender than a
midfielder. However, it seems that the club are considering opening
negotiations with Arsenal for out-of-favour midfielder Gilberto
Silva.
According to the English media, the Brazilian is no longer on good
terms with coach Arsene Wenger, and a negotiation with Juve could
be on the cards soon.
So if the technical staff should decide it is a useful operation,
the negotiations with Arsenal will begin. Gilberto Silva, who was
bought from Atletico Mineiro in 2002 for 4.5 million pounds, will
cost at most 10 million.
Also Brazilian national coach Dunga considers the player fit for a
transfer to Italy: "I think he is ready to play in the Italian
league, Juventus would be a good option."
