Agent confirms interest from “top Premier League clubs” in Juventus midfielder
Claudio Marchisio’s agent has received contact from “top Premier League clubs”, said to be from Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United.
The Juventus midfielder has been linked with a move to England in the last few transfer windows.
Reports suggesting the 29 year old was close to signing a new contract with Juve have been dismissed by the player’s agent and father Stefano Marchisio.
“I read that Claudio was close to signing [for Juventus]. I can confirm that is not true,” he said.
“In my view, the club has other priorities and therefore hasn’t even considered Claudio’s situation, as he has a contract until 2016.”
“Has there been other contact? I did receive a few phone calls, above all from top Premier League clubs. Of course we can only be flattered and this underlines Claudio’s excellent season so far.
“Obviously, his preference remains the ‘Old Lady’. He was born and raised at Juventus, so if things go normally, negotiations for a renewal should be simple.
“Having said that, it takes two to form a marriage…”
With Marchisio’s future for now hanging in the balance, the three Premier League clubs interested will now be on high alert.
By Joseph Richardson
@Jj147Joseph
