Inter To Hijack Juve’s Diego Deal?

The Brazilian is one of the best playmakers in Europe, and is currently the top scorer of the German Bundesliga this season with 10 goals.

The Gazzetta dello Sport today claimed that Juventus sporting director Alessio Secco was in Germany yesterday trying to negotiate a deal to bring Diego to Turin in the summer.

The Bianconeri have been heavily linked with the star for a few months now, however it is reported that Secco is only willing to pay €20m and not the €25m that Bremen are demanding.

Inter may take advantage of this, with Coach Roberto Mancini said to be an admirer of the 22-year-old.

Mancini wants to bring some more technical quality into the midfield for next season, as his most creative player Luis Figo is all set to retire from football.

Diego shot to fame in Brazil as a 17-year-old when he formed a devastating partnership at Santos with current Real Madrid star Robinho. The duo led the team to the Brazilian Championship in 2002.

Luca Capofranco