Friday, 15th November, 2013
Juventus have stepped up talks with Andrea Pirlo over a new contract as fears of losing the Italy international midfielder intensify.
Pirlo is out of contract with the Bianconeri at the end of this season and both parties have had trouble coming to an agreement to extend his deal.
This has alerted a number of clubs, not least Tottenham Hotspur, who former Chelsea manager Gianluca Vialli claimed are extremely keen to snap up the pass-master.
But according to Italian daily La Stampa, Juventus are redoubling their efforts to persuade Pirlo to sign on the dotted line.
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Pirlo joined Juventus in the summer of 2011 upon the expiry of his contract at AC Milan.
His powers have shown no sign of dimming with his increasing years and the midfielder helped the Bianconeri to win Serie A in 2011/12 and 2012/13.
The 34-year-old was also widely praised for his performances at this summer's Confederations Cup in Brazil.
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