Euro giants fight for Rossi
Porto and Juventus are battling it out to win Giuseppe Rossi's
signature on loan for next season.
The 20-year-old Manchester United starlet was prolific after moving
to Italy in January, scoring nine goals in 19 Serie A games for
Parma.
Claudio Ranieri managed to get the best out of the American-born
Italian striker, after he had endured a frustrating time at
Newcastle United earlier in the season.
Juve have since appointed the 'Tinkerman' - known to be an admirer
of the talented youngster - and Ranieri is eager to renew the
partnership.
But United's purchase of Brazilian midfielder Andersen has
complicated the issue, with Sir Alex Ferguson agreeing to give
Porto preference in loaning players from the Premiership champions
as part of the deal.
There is no indication that The Red Devils will even let Rossi back
out on loan next season though, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer among a
number of front-line members unsure of his future.
Louis Saha has suffered perennial lapses in fitness ever since
moving to Manchester and speculation surrounding Alan Smith's
contract also refuses to die down.
Rumours surrounding Nicholas Anelka have subsided, but the Old
Trafford faithful would still like to see a new forward come in to
improve the attacking options.
Rossi has stated his desire to forge a name for himself at the
Theatre of Dreams next season, and that could prompt Ferguson to
put his trust in the youngster, particularly if he is unable to
enter in the transfer market again.
