Giovinco is widely regarded as one of Europe’s most exciting
young talents, and the future of Juventus.
However some problems have begun to emerge between the 21-year-old
and the Bianconeri with regards to a new contract. Giovinco is
demanding an improved pay package, but so far the club are only
willing to pay the fantasista a relatively low €500,000 per
year.
There have been reports in the press over the past week or so that
a number of Premiership sides are ready to take advantage of the
situation, with Arsenal particularly linked with the ‘Atomic
Ant’.
Giovinco’s agent has now made it perfectly clear that, while his
client does not want to leave to join a team like Arsenal, he may
have to reconsider unless he is paid what he deserves.
"If an offer was to arrive from Arsenal, or from abroad, we would
block the bid,” explained Claudio Pasqualin.
“However, Juventus certainly must be fairer in the evaluation of
their players.
“At the moment they are not. Giovinco may be young but he must be
paid what he deserves.”
Juventus fans earlier this week launched a protest against selling
Giovinco following reports in the press about a possible swap deal
with Arsenal involving Robin Van Persie.