Tuesday, 28th October, 2014
Juventus are keeping a close eye on Fiorentina full-back Micah Richards and are set to meet his representative in the next few weeks.
The 26-year-old joined the Florence-based club from Manchester City on a season-long loan deal this summer.
With his contract with Manchester City expiring at the end of this season, the player will be available on a free transfer, making him a hot property in the market.
And Juventus are keen to pounce on the opportunity to sign Richards before Fiorentina can agree a permanent deal.
They are keeping a close eye on proceeding in Florence and are set to hold a meeting with one of the Englishman's representatives, according to Tuttosport.
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Juventus are believed to be ready to offer a lucratuve contract to the full-back and it remains to be seen whether Fiorentina will be keen to get into a financial tussle with the Italian champions next summer.
The full-back has clocked up six appearances for Fiorentina, who are eleventh in the league table on ten points.
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