LIVERPOOL TARGET POISED FOR JUVE SWITCH
Juventus star Sami Khedira has confirmed that his Germany team-mate Benedikt Howedes is close to joining Juventus.
The Schalke star reportedly rejected the opportunity to join Liverpool and Spartak Moscow after favouring a switch to Serie A and will join on loan with a view to a permanent €15million move.
“I talked to Benedikt and I am happy he will join Juventus”, Khedira said.
“He is a leader and he always gives the best, he will be very important for us. Things will be easier with him because he can cover many roles in defence. He will have to adapt to life in here. Italian football is not easy. Trainings are tough and I took a while to settle in well too. Trainings with [Juventus boss] Allegri are the toughest I’ve ever done.”
Howedes’ snub could lead Reds boss Jurgen Klopp to reignite his interest in Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk before the transfer window shuts on Thursday.
Juventus star Sami Khedira has confirmed that his Germany team-mate Benedikt Howedes is close to joining Juventus.
The Schalke star reportedly rejected the opportunity to join Liverpool and Spartak Moscow after favouring a switch to Serie A and will join on loan with a view to a permanent €15million move.
“I talked to Benedikt and I am happy he will join Juventus”, Khedira said.
“He is a leader and he always gives the best, he will be very important for us. Things will be easier with him because he can cover many roles in defence. He will have to adapt to life in here. Italian football is not easy. Trainings are tough and I took a while to settle in well too. Trainings with [Juventus boss] Allegri are the toughest I’ve ever done.”
Howedes’ snub could lead Reds boss Jurgen Klopp to reignite his interest in Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk before the transfer window shuts on Thursday.
