Heinze interests Juve
09 Jan 2007 - 12:59:46
Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze is being linked with a transfer to Serie B outfit Juventus.
The 28-year-old Argentina international has struggled to regain his place in United's starting line-up since missing most of last season with the cruciate knee injury he suffered in the Champions League clash with Villarreal in September 2005.
Juve coach Didier Deschamps is a big fan of the former Paris St Germain star and is keen to bring him to the Stadio delle Alpi.
"I know Gaby, I saw him playing in France for two years," Deschamps said in an interview with French radio station RMCInfo.
"At Manchester United he is used as a left full-back, but I don't think it is his best position. I think he is more a central defender.
"Considering the number of left-sided defenders at Manchester United, if there is an opportunity and he is attracted, why not?
"He is a very good player of an international level. He is a leader, a winner.
"Gaby also has the advantage of having a European passport."