Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Felix Magath Blocking Rafinha's Transfer To Juventus From Schalke

Juventus are eager to add a right-back to their squad before the end of the month, but new Schalke 04 coach Felix Magath is currently proving to be an insurmountable obstacle for the Bianconeri, who are targetting Rafinha.

Tuttosport reports that Rafinha has been rejecting offers of a renewed contract, and could even go so far as to utilise the notorious Article 17 in order to break his contract with the German side.

The 23-year-old has spent four years with Die Konigsblauen and is eager to move south to Turin, from where Juventus are ready to submit a €10 million bid.

No offer will be accepted without the agreement of Magath, however, and the Old Lady are attempting to soften the wily German's resolve with a number of mediators, including Diego.

Should Juventus make a breakthrough in negotiations and complete a deal for Rafinha, it would surely complete a summer of high profile and high quality signings as Ciro Ferrara looks to launch a bid on the league title in his first full season in charge.

Goal.com

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