Juventus unlikely to keep Alberto Aquilani unless Liverpool offer discount

Alberto Aquilani looks set for a Liverpool return at the end of the season as Juventus appear reluctant on paying €15 million to keep him permanently.

The 26-year-old Italian midfielder joined the Bianconeri on loan in the summer with the Turin-based club having an option to buy him permanently at the end of their deal with Liverpool in June.

However, Sky Sport Italia reports directors at Vinovo are not intent on paying the Reds €15m price tag.

They are hoping Liverpool lower their demands, and, if that doesn't happen, the former Roma man will head back to Anfield.

Meanwhile, Ilsussidiario.net reports Juventus as having offered Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo, whose contract expires at the end of the season, a three-year deal in preparation for Aquilani's exit.

Pirlo, 31, is said to have received a pay offer worth €3.5m per annum from the Old Lady, but Carlo Ancelotti's Chelsea are also believed to be in the frame as his deal with the Rossoneri expires in June.

Source: Goal.com

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