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Giuseppe Rossi would be a great signing - Andrea Pirlo The experienced midfielder has stated that he would love to see the Italy international leave El Madrigal in the summer and join him in Turin to help next season's title push. Jun 5, 2011 New Juventus signing Andrea Pirlo has taken the time to praise Italy international Giuseppe Rossi and added that he likes the idea of seeing the Villarreal attacker move to Turin this summer. Pirlo joined Juventus from AC Milan on a Bosman move and the midfielder is hopeful that the Old Lady add some more fresh blood to their squad ahead of the 2011-12 campaign. "Giuseppe Rossi to Juventus? That would be great. He is an excellent player as he has shown in the past couple of years," Pirlo was quoted as saying by Il Corriere dello Sport. "I hope that he will join a great club this summer." Juventus face stiff competition in the race for the 24-year-old forward though as La Liga champions Barcelona are reportedly keen on signing Rossi as well. Villarreal vice-president Fernando Roig Nogueroles revealed last week that they have yet to receive an official offer for the attacker though. The deep lying playmaker then went on to say that Juventus need some 'real champions' in order to be of the same level as Serie A champions Milan. "We need to buy real champions to be of the same level as Milan. It is important to have continuity and focus on getting a winning mentality. Things are looking good for next term and I am confident that we will have a successful year."

Juventus need players who can make a difference - Giorgio Chiellini The powerful defender has revealed that Juve need players with a cutting edge, but added that they already have a solid base from which they can base their squad next season. Jun 3, 2011 Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini has voiced his opinion that the Serie A outfit need to bring in players who can make the difference on the pitch, but added that wholesale changes are not necessary. The Turin giants underachieved during 2010-11, failing to mount a Scudetto challenge, but the Italy defender feels that slight tweaks, rather than major alterations, are required. "In order to improve our side, we need players who can make the difference. We have already changed many aspects and I do not think that disrupting the whole situation would be right," Chiellini said on the club's official website. "Having a solid base from which to start our course again is fundamental. Thereby, another settlement period will not be required. The new stadium and an ambitious project will be an incentive more for those who will join us." The stopper then took the time to discuss the appointment of Antonio Conte as the club's new head coach, and made it clear that he's looking forward to working with the former midfielder. "I haven

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Giorgio Chiellini looks ahead to Euro 2012 qualifier against Estonia Juventus defender Chiellini warms up for Euro 2012 clash Jun 1, 2011 Giorgio Chiellini is staying focused on Italy's Euro 2012 qualifier against Estonia as Manchester City's Mario Balotelli is forced to withdraw from the squad with a knee problem. La Nazionale are five points ahead of Slovenia at the top of the Group C table and the Juventus defender wants his to continue their winning ways. "Our priority is Friday. My only thoughts are on the game against Estonia," Chiellini told the press. The Azzurri play Estonia in Modena on Friday and there will be in action again next Tuesday when they meet the Republic of Ireland.

Calciopoli prosecutors request five-year jail sentence for Luciano Moggi Ex-Juventus director faces a jail term for his part in the Calciopoli 2 proceedings in which he is accused of leading a secret network of communication with match officials. Mar 31, 2011 Juventus director Luciano Moggi faces a five year and eight month jail sentence after public prosecutors made their requests at the Calciopoli 2 trial taking place at the tribunal of Naples. Stefano Capuano and Giuseppe Narducci, who have been leading the prosecution, informed the court of their assessment in the closing speeches following the latest hearing, according to Goal.com Italy. The court heard how Moggi faces five years and eight months after being accused of his association in an organised ring which involved a network of phone calls with former referees and designators as well as former FIGC (Italian FA) officials. Following today's developments those involved in the trial, which include a number of Serie A club officials, have all learned of the sentences which await them. Moggi faces the heaviest sanctions followed by former designator Paolo Bergamo (five years) and Pierluigi Pairetto (four years and six months). Former FIGC vice president Innocenzo Mazzini faces four years in jail. However, the trial is not over. The defence teams for the accused will now offer their claims against the prosecution once proceedings resume. The final sentencing is expected to take place in July.