Juve, City set for Dzeko tussle

(GSM) – Juventus are looking to steal a march ahead of Manchester City, as the Turin giants step up their bid to sign Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko.

Bosnia forward Dzeko is looking to leave the Bundesliga side during this summer’s transfer window the summer, attracting interest from several leading European teams.

Milan were reportedly interested in signing him, while Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has expressed a wish to bring the Bosnian to the Premier League.

But Serie A giants Juventus are keen on the prolific frontman and are now pursuing a deal for Dzeko in preference to a bid for CSKA Moscow winger Krasic.

“Forced to choose between Krasic and Dzeko due to the limits on non-EU players, we’ll focus on the striker,” Juve general manager Giuseppe Marotta told Tuttosport.

“But it’s a difficult negotiation because the Germans don’t give up easily and their demands are very high.

“We count on the will of player.”

Dzeko has again outlined his determination to move on before the start of the new season and hopes Wolfsburg will be amenable to his request.

He told Kicker: “I want to clarify that it is not a matter of money, but of ambition. I feel I have to take a leap in quality and land in a big club.

“It is an important moment of my career and I also explained that to the leaders of Wolfsburg.

“With them I have a wonderful relationship and I am sure they will fulfil my desire.”