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Posted by Sumeet Paul on 02/24/2011

Over the past few weeks, I've heard the word 'contract' mentioned so many times that I've apparently begun to mutter the word in my sleep. From Ale Del Piero and his on-going talks over a new deal, to the conundrum over whether the likes of Alberto Aquilani, Fabio Quagliarella and Alessandro Matri should be offered one to make their moves permanent in the summer. It's clear that someone, and I'm not particularly sure who, is going to be left disappointed come July.

My bet would be Signor Aquilani, who looks set for a return to Liverpool in the summer, after the Anfield outfit slapped a reported £15 million price tag on the Italy international. Elsewhere, both Fabio Quagliarella and Alessandro Matri are on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season, but following their impact since joining it appears both may have a future in the Bianconeri shirt.

It's quite staggering when you consider how many loanees we currently have at the club. Following his comments in mid-week after the defeat against Lecce, it wouldn't come as a surprise if President Andrea Agnelli decided to tell half the squad to head towards the exit doors this summer. Would it be such a bad move to have a clear-out at the end of the season? It could be worse, we could have Palermo patron Maurizio Zamparini in charge. When he isn't busy slapping ridiculous £100 milllion price tags on players, he is giving poor Delio Rossi another earful. Someone needs to give Rossi a medal of some sort, I'd of packed my bags and headed to the beaches of Sicily long ago.

Anyway, back to Juve. Club legend Del Piero continues talks with the club, with Beppe Marotta assuring us things are going well and a new deal is imminent. What's the hold up then? With the move to the new stadium next season, if there's anyone to lead us out for the first time then it's surely Mr Juventus himself?

Who would you like to see signed on a permanent basis this summer? Should Juve stump up the cash for Aquilani? Or are Matri and Quagliarella more important?

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Posted by iwc24 on 02/25/2011

i feel like the forwards would be good signings but if juve dont get aquilani, then they at least need to get two new CM because theyre very short on that department. On top of that, they need to make sure that those players can pass and distribute the ball well because melo and sissoko just cant cut it in the middle by themselves. Also don't forget the fullbacks!

Posted by Mohammed on 02/25/2011

I will take all 3. Aquillani's fee is spread over 3 years which makes it easier to swallow. We need 2 quality fullbacks and a LM. No more mediocre players.

Posted by Edoardo on 02/25/2011

Well let's just forget about Aquilani. He's always been an half-player. It doesn't make any difference if he plays as a midfielder or traquertista, I never like the way he plays. Alberto can go back to Liverpool and stay there as long as he wants. Quagliarella played very well but after a bad injury you never know how a player can come back. His conditions need to be checked first. Matri is a great striker, I've always liked the way he plays, and he's a very smart player, a mix btw Inzaghi and Borriello. I don't want to see Motta, traorè, Rinaudo, Grosso, Brazzo, Iaquinta and Amauri wearing tht black and white t-shirt anymore.

Posted by Ka|ze[R] on 02/26/2011

i think old lady should looking for LW,RB,and striker..Matri is a good choice but why not spend on Giuseppe Rossi..he is intelligent player also with quality finishing..for RB fiorentina's Juan Vargas also will become a good capture..LW juve should start looking for young starlet like Eljerio Elia who is very skillfull and talented..plus for midfielder juve also can add Montolivo..ermm..are juve afford enough to buy brazilian starlet Neymar?juve should start buy world class player to survive next season..i'll pray for bianconeri success every season..cant wait for juve revival..forza juve!!!

Posted by Bogz on 02/27/2011

Motta, Traore, Rinaudo, Iaquinta, Salihamidzic, Amauri, Tiago, Grygera, Grosso, Sissoko should all head towards the exit door. I've probably forgotten some players as well but this will surely generate the funds to sign Quags and Matri. If we can't get the price of Aquilani reduced, I would let him go back to England and move Marchisio back into the centre. Definitely need two quality full backs, a left winger and a gun striker to leave us with Quags, Matri, Del Piero and another big name up front. Whether this actually happens is another story alltogether.

Posted by Jose P on 02/27/2011

@KalzeR
I think Rossi is dead set on going to Inter, but he's doing very well at Villarreal, and with Champions League football in their sights i say he is going to stay in Spain. I agree with this column as Aquilani looks like he'll be benched in the English fog come next season. however one signing i hope Juve makes is Udinese's Alexis Sanchez. A 4-3-3 with Matri, Quags, Sanchez up front. So long as Del Neri can change his stagnant formation, that is if Del Neri remains at the helm, of course.

Posted by Stephen on 02/28/2011

I not really interest on Aqualaini, Juve need to find someone to boss the midfield, it just have too many position need to be strengthen, firstly the midfield, then full backs, the left winger and striker also not really qualify for a " champion target" team.

Actually all of this lead to a problem, does we need to change the coach / manager? Look on Amauri, he just score twice in the last match, does us employ suitable tactics for the current players?

Posted by Hammad on 03/06/2011

First of all, we need to take out the players who can't make any impact on games, or have a few good games a year. We need players who can have influential games ALL season long. So, throw out players that are past their prime (or haven't reached it). That includes Aquilani, Luca Toni, Iaquinta, Toure, Sissoko for his silly fouls, and most importantly, Krasic for never working for the team and putting in 5% of the effort compared to any other player.
We need players who work hard for the team, not Krasic. And, instead of buying slow big forwards, buy young fast forwards and full backs. Chiellini is a workhorse and an offensive powerhouse when playing LB, not CB. If only we had kept Legrotagglie and Camoranesi, those guys worked hard as hell but didn't work into the ultra defensive and lacklustre Del Neri's plans. Get a coach who will transform this team into an attacking side for once.
And thanks to Del Piero for doing everything in first half of season, even though he's on bench now.

Posted by Gme on 03/06/2011

i hope lippi can come back..it seems del neri is lacked of idea now.

Posted by Andy B on 03/07/2011

IF Quagliarella can return from his ACL, he would be my number one priorty. The guy plays with fire that seems to carry over to the rest of the squad. Generally we looked pretty good with him in the line-up before he went down and mostly rubbish afterward. Matri has looked pretty good as well, and unless he completely tanks during the rest of the season, I'd like to see hime stay. I'm not sure about Aquilani. We need a good midfield play maker which sometimes Aquilani does for us and sometimes not. I think that kind of depends of what kind of deal can be worked out with Liverpool. I always hate to bring someone in and let him go too quickly.

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