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Juve keen to swoop for Bastos

08 Aug 2010 - 13:31:11

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Juventus are stepping up their pursuit of Lyon's Brazil international wing-back Michel Bastos, having reportedly cooled their interest in CSKA Moscow's Milos Krasic.

The 27-year-old is under contract with the French club until the summer of 2013, but Juve are keen to do a deal for the South American, despite a substantial fee being required to secure Bastos' signature.

Lyon director Bernarde Lacombe confirmed: "Michel is a very important player for us, but our philosophy is that we always listen to someone who is interested in our players.

"It all depends on the offer. Would Momo Sissoko or Vincenzo Iaquinta be included? Why not?

"We'd have to evaluate the wage issue first, as we're trying to lower our playing budget."