Arsenal Tracking Juventus Youngster Giovinco

Arsenal are believed to be tracking Juventus starlet Sebastian Giovinco with a potential bid being lined up to the 21 year old contract rebel.

Giovinco has emerged as one of the most exciting young talents in Europe after a hugely successful season on loan at Empoli, in which he bagged six goals in 35 appearances. His stunning free-kick equaliser against Roma caught the eye, and even though he is only 1.64cm, he is nicknamed the “Little Giant”.

Naturally after an excellent season on loan, Juventus are keen to promote him to their first team next year, but a dispute over a new deal has seen Arsenal amongst other show a reported interest. Juve’s transfer director Alessio Secco is only willing to offer an extra €500,000 per year, while Giovinco and his agent believe he his potential is worth investing in.

Manchester United and Chelsea are the other club’s that have been mentioned, but the players representative has claimed he was “confident” over a new deal, meaning it seemed the matter would be closed.

However, fans of the Old Lady have been worried in recent weeks with news that Secco would be willing to negotiate his transfer, and that Palmero had made tentative inquires. Sebastian has represented Italy at every single level, although he is yet to make his full debut.

He also won the Player Of The Tournament award in the recent Toulon festival, a competition which Arsenal frequently scout. Juventus have shown an interest in Arsenal’s Spanish play-maker Fran Merida, a potential replacement if Giovinco was to leave.

Arsène Wenger will no doubt take heart from the excellent performances from several of his young stars during the 2-1 win against Barnet, but if the price was right, Sebastian could end up at the Emirates next season.

Article By – J.Sanderson

~ by J.Sanderson on July 19, 2008.