Juve & Milan Fight It Out For Amauri

Juventus and AC Milan face a straight scrap for the services of Palermo star Amauri, according to Tuttosport.

The Brazilian hitman is one of the top strikers in Serie A and has recovered well from a serious injury to score five times this campaign.

The 27-year-old is widely expected to leave the Rosanero at the end of this season in order to move to a bigger club, and a number of European giants have all been linked with a move, including Milan, Juventus, Roma and Chelsea.

Tuttosport today says that Milan and Juventus are both prepared to put aside £35m for Amauri’s transfer fee and wages, and will launch a bid once the summer market opens on July 1.

Amauri has been linked with a move away from Sicily in January, however his agent has confirmed that no transfer will take place until June at the earliest.

“He will remain here until June,” agent Mariano Grimaldi stated.

The former Chievo marksman has recently applied for an Italian passport and reports suggest that providing he receives this before next summer’s European Championships, he will travel to Austria and Switzerland as Luca Toni’s backup for the Azzurri.

www.goal.com - 11/12/2007 12:59