Juventus refuse to meet Aquilani asking price

Juventus have told Liverpool that they do not intend to meet Alberto Aquilani's price-tag – according to a report in The Mirror.

Former Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson loaned Aquilani to Juventus for the current season at the start of the campaign, as the midfielder sought match fitness following a difficult first year at Anfield in which he suffered repeated set-backs through injury and failed to find his form.

The ex-Roma star struggled to settle into life on Merseyside, but has recently enjoyed a decent spell with Juventus, and will potentially make his move to Turin permanent.

However, the Serie A side have told Liverpool that they will need to reduce significantly the €12m buy-out clause inserted into the loan contract. Juve's financial constraints mean they are only prepared to pay €6m for Aquilani.

But Liverpool now have a new manager at the helm in Kenny Dalglish, who may decide to recall the 26-year-old, reintegrate him into the Reds' squad and make use of him in his future plans.

Source: Goal.com

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