Sebastian Giovinco’s time at Juventus could be coming to an end, with one of either Tottenham Hotspur, Fiorentina or Toronto FC being his likeliest destination.
The ‘Atomic Ant’ has a contract with Juve until June 2015 but the club and player have yet to come to an agreement on an extension meaning a sale in January looks possible.
There’s been long-standing interest in the player from a number of teams, most notably Arsenal and Spurs who were both interested in signing the player just last year.
“I am not surprised that Arsenal and Tottenham are being linked, considering the quality of Arsene Wenger’s choices and the fine level of Tottenham’s squad.” his agent Andrea D’Amico told Calcionews24.com in June 2014. Both teams were reported to be monitoring the player, but Spurs looks to be slightly ahead in that race, especially given Juve’s recent interest in Paulinho. Spanish site Fichajes.net claimed that the North London side were looking to buy the player in January and that talks had already been held with the player about a possible move.
Another possible destination could be Florence, with Juve and Fiorentina reportedly looking at a straight swap which would involve Norberto Neto. The Brazilian keeper is also out of contract in the summer and an exchange of players looked to be a good option for both sides, although Liverpool may have some say in that.
A final option could be Canada, where Torono FC were reported to be ‘on the verge of signing’ Giovinco. Reports yesterday linked the player with a move to the Reds following a series of tweets from Canadian journalist, Gareth Wheeler, who claimed Seba was ‘closing in on terms’ that would take him to the MLS.
ALSO, @torontofc is on the verge of signing Giovinco in July. #Juventus #TFC #MLS
— Gareth Wheeler (@WheelerTSN) January 14, 2015
The 27 year old Italian is closing on terms that would bring him to #TFC and #MLS – obviously, another DP spot would be required. July 1. — Gareth Wheeler (@WheelerTSN) January 14, 2015
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If I could choose, I’d swap Gio for Paulinho. We wouldn’t get much more than 15mill for Gio and Paulinho has the potential to become more valuable than that. Would also give Allegri the extra creative midfielder he’s looking for. I don’t see Neto as a priority target, we could try to get him for free if he really wants Juve.
Also if Gio leaves, I’d like it far better if he moves to a club outside of Italy. So Spurs looks like the best destination for him, in my eyes
“We wouldn’t get much more than 15mill for Gio”
We won’t get much more than 8. The guy hasn’t played regularly since Tevez and Llorente arrived, and even before that he wasn’t good.
Well yeah, I mean I rate Paulinho is worth about that much so it would be a good deal if Spurs take it, no? Not that Paulinho is THE guy I want but he ain’t bad.
Edit: and rather that than sell Gio for 8mill-ish and get say Sneijder as the creative midfielder that Allegri wants
Maybe. I don’t know anything about Paulinho though. I just hope Coman can do great there against Verona, so he could play there more.
Not that familiar with him either but what I’ve seen wasn’t bad. I also hope Coman has a great game tonight
we won’t get much for Giovinco – 6 months left on his contract and we won;t offer him a new deal.
he’s worth little to us other than as a bargaining chip – Neto or Paulinho would be good enough for me
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