Juventus Edge Closer "Fantantonio" Cassano

Press rumours suggest that Juve and Samp are about to reach an agreement over the transfer of ‘Fantantonio’.



According to Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, Juventus and Antonio Cassano will tie the knot next summer, with midfielder Sergio Almiron moving to Sampdoria in a part-exchange deal.
The recent meeting between John Elkann, the chairman of Juventus’ parent company IFIL, and Blucerchiati president Riccardo Garrone was reportedly the turning point in the discussions. Tuttosport suggests that the Old Lady will therefore keep hold of Sebastian Giovinco, who seemed to hold the key to the deal.

Sampdoria were said to be interested in the ‘Atomic Ant’ as a replacement for Cassano but Juve are unwilling to part company with their rising star, who has been in superb form of late.

And the Doriani would welcome the arrival of Argentine midfield man Almiron, who is expected to return to Turin at the end of the season after a disappointing loan stint at Fiorentina.