Outcast Armand Traore looks set for Juventus loan switch

30 August 2010 12:00
Arsenal full-back Armand Traore looks set for a switch to Serie A after Italian giants Juventus confirmed their interest.[LNB]Traore, 20, has fallen behind Gael Clichy and Kieran Gibbs in the pecking order at the Emirates and coach Luigi Del Neri hopes to have him on board before Tuesday's transfer deadline.[LNB] On his way? Armand Traore hasn't featured for the Gunners this season - a move to Juventus looks likely[LNB]Juve's sporting director Beppe Marotta said: 'Yes, Traore is one of the players we are interested in, we will see what happens.'[LNB]It is understood that the Frenchman's move will initially be a season-long loan with a view to making the deal permanent at the end of the 2010/11 campaign.[LNB]The defender hasn't made any appearances this season and featured in just nine league games last term. [LNB]His current deal with the Gunners runs out in 2012, so Arsenal would prefer a fee but cash-strapped Juve are in no position to make such a move.[LNB] We're Inter you, Cesc! Arsenal skipper Fabregas wanted by Rafa BenitezWilshere arrested after woman suffers broken arm on night out in LondonPIERS MORGAN: It's time for Wenger to show who really is the Special OneARSENAL FC

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