Rebrov to AC Milan, Vieira to Juventus?

Juventus may have pulled a fast one on English opponents Arsenal ahead of their UCL clash at Highbury. David Trezeguet has completely unsettled the Gunners camp (successfully) by stating that fellow countryman Patrick Vieira is mulling over a move to Turin. Trezeguet was quoted saying, ?oHe is a great player and it´s clear that it would please him to play at Juventus. I have spoken to Patrick and he asked me for information about Turin. Lilian Thuram and myself have invited him to join us, speaking of all the nice opportunities here.? The claims have disgusted Gunners coach Arsene Wenger who has categorically denied that his skipper is considering a move. However, Vieira has constantly been linked with moves away from the club with Juventus and Real Madrid as his most likely destinations. Could this be a move in the making or is it a sly attempt at disturbing the peace at Highbury ahead of a crucial Champions League fixture? One things for sure, if Marcelo Lippi is the man who has to make the decision, then the deal is as good as done. The Tuscan is an admitted fan of the Frenchman and will not hesitate for even a second before giving the go ahead. Edgar Davids is tipped to go the other way if the deal goes through.

It doesn?Tt take very long for the Italian media to come up with a replacement for an injured player. It?Ts been less than 24 hours since the injury to Pippo Inzaghi and already there is talk of a replacement. Superpippo suffered ligament damage in a clash with Chievo keeper Lupatelli and could be out for three to six months! And, almost instantaneously Ukrainian Serhiy Rebrov?Ts name has been thrown forward to replace him. AC Milan are currently struggling up front with Spaniards Javi Moreno and José Mari returning to fitness only recently. Marco Simone and Vitaly Kutuzov who were both signed to bolster the ailing attack are ineligible for the UEFA Cup whilst youngster Aliyu is also a long-term absentee. Rebrov is considered the perfect partner for Shevchenko considering the two are known for their ?otelepathic? combination on the pitch. While Shevchenko has flourished in Milan after his move from Dynamo Kiev in 1999, Rebrov?Ts career has been anything but with Spurs of England. Now, the Ukrainian national striker hopes to rekindle his hopes of success by moving to Milan to partner his long-time friend and former club mate, Andriy Shevchenko.

SA