It has been a busy day for Manchester United fans here in the Football Transfer Tavern and now it is set to get busier with the claim from Touchline Talk that the club’s move for Andrea Ranocchia could well be hijacked by Juventus.
The Italian champions are looking to move for the defender who has been a key part of the Inter Milan side over the last couple of seasons and now could well be set for a move away from the San Siro.
Sir Alex Ferguson had placed the defender on the top of his list of summer targets for the club and this has been passed on to David Moyes who is also a fan of the player.
Juventus however has used Fergie stepping down as their chance to persuade the player to make a move across Italy to Turin and feel that the 6 ft 5 in player could be perfect adding solidity to their back line.
Having made 45 appearances for the Inter side this season not to mention having nine caps for the senior Italian international side, he has bags of experience and is thought to want to kick his career up a notch and play in the Champions League – something both Juve and United can offer.
