Alberto Aquilani's move to Juventus in doubt

28 May 2011 11:23
ShareAlberto Aquilani's ?8million move to Juventus was in danger of being scrappedafter new Stadio Olimpico coach Antonio Conte made it clear he did not wantthe Liverpool midfielder.[LNB]Aquilani was hopeful of making his loan spell permanent after Juve bosses announced they had agreed a cut-price fee. [LNB]But he may have to return to Merseyside next week after Conte, on agreeing to replace the sacked Luigi Del Neri, informed the club's hierarchy that the 26-year-old did not figure in his plans.[LNB] Comeback kid: Aquilani (centre) is set for a return to Anfield[LNB]Conte steered Siena to promotion to Serie A using a formula of two wingers and twodefensive central midfielders, and he intends to adopt the same system with Juventus.[LNB]That may mean a reprieve for former Liverpool midfielder Momo Sissoko, who had fallen out of favour, but the outlook is not so favourable for Aquilani.[LNB] In from the cold: Another ex-Liverpool midfielder Sissoko (right) set for return to Juve's side after Conte's arrival[LNB]Sportsmail understands Conte, who has targeted Udinese midfielder Gokhan Inleras his first signing, has even complained about Andrea Pirlo's arrival the deal wasset up before he arrived.[LNB]Aquilani could yet be granted his wish of a fresh start in his homeland, though, with ACMilan viewing him as an ideal candidate to fill the gap left by Pirlo's departure.[LNB]  Kop flop Aquilani set to learn his fate over permanent Juve switch next weekDowning alerts Liverpool and Spurs by putting contract talks on iceEXCLUSIVE: Spurs in Friedel hijack bid as Harry eyes Liverpool targetAll the latest Liverpool news, features and opinion [LNB]  Explore more:People: Andrea Pirlo, Alberto Aquilani Places: Liverpool

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