Sunday 23 May, 2004
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French newspaper L’Equipe maintains Roma have agreed terms with Auxerre for Philippe Mexes, while they look to Milan to replace Emerson.
It had already been reported that the Giallorossi were pinpointing Mexes to shore up their defence following the £18m sale of Walter Samuel to Real Madrid.
The player is a popular target among Europe’s biggest clubs, but the French press insists that Auxerre have already reached a basic agreement with the Olimpico outfit for approximately £4m.
L’Equipe also suggests that Mexes will “be in the Italian Capital next week to discuss personal terms and meet Coach Fabio Capello.”
Mexes was one of the players named by Francesco Totti when he demanded the team remain competitive if he was to stay on.
“It is not true that we will be in Rome next week,” assured agent Olivier Joanneaux on Goalcity.it, “but I know that Capello is a big fan of Philippe and there are negotiations in place. It is pointless denying that.”
However, the representative did assure that the deal was far from sealed and delivered.
“Juventus are also interested in Mexes, as are a very prestigious English side, so the talks are still wide open. The French transfer market opens tomorrow, but I think we’ll know a lot more about his future in about ten days.”
Meanwhile, some midfield reinforcements must also be found before Emerson completes his expected move to Juventus.
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发表于 2004-5-9 20:12:00
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