Juventus set to make move for West Ham's Valon Behrami after poor start

15 September 2010 11:17
Italy-bound? West Ham utility man Valon Behrami[LNB]Juventus have joined the race for unsettled West Ham utility man Valon Behrami.[LNB]The Italian giants have started the season badly, losing at Bari and drawing and twice throwing away leads to draw at home against Sampdoria.[LNB]Reports in Italy say they are already working on targets for the winter transfer window, with a full back high on their list of priorities.[LNB]Behrami is one of three players in their sights and the former Lazio player is keen to move back to the country to satisfy family problems.[LNB]Roma, Palermo, Sampdoria and Cesena were all interested in the summer but could not reach an agreement with West Ham for the 25-year-old.[LNB]Behrami recently admitted his disappointment at not sealing a switch to Serie A, but he has vowed to give his full commitment to the Hammers.[LNB]Juve like the Switzerland international's versatility as he can play in defence or midfield.[LNB]The Turin club could turn to his compatriot Stephan Lichtsteiner as an alternative, but he is more pigeonholed as a raiding right back.[LNB]Palermo's Mattia Cassani, who can play on either side of defence, is another alternative, reports Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport.[LNB] West Ham fine Benni McCarthy over weight deadline - Battle of the bulge costs striker £80,000 West Ham 1 Chelsea 3: Groundhog day as Robert Green is the culprit (yet again)WEST HAM FC

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