Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon wanted by Boca Juniors as Carlos Tevez tries to convince ex-team-mate to aid their fight for Copa Libertadores
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CARLOS TEVEZ is trying to persuade Gianluigi Buffon to make a sensational switch to Boca Juniors, according to reports in Argentina.
The club’s board have an ambitious plan to bring in a big name goalkeeper for the second half of the year as they chase Copa Libertadores glory.
Boca Juniors are planning an ambitious move for Gianluigi BuffonAP:Associated Press Former Juventus striker Carlos Tevez may try to persuade Gianluigi Buffon to join Boca JuniorsAP:Associated PressManchester United and Chelsea No 2s Sergio Romero and Willy Caballero, who are both Argentina internationals, are among the other leading candidates.
But Ole report Boca are “dreaming” of Buffon, and are considering an ambitious move for one of the game’s greatest-ever goalkeepers.
The Italian, 40, has come under fire this week following his sending off against Real Madrid — and subsequent match comments about referee Michael Oliver.
And he had been expected to retire at the end of the season.
Carlos Tevez and Gianluigi Buffon hi-five during time together at JuventusAFP Gianluigi Buffon is under-fire this week for behaviour against Real MadridAFPHowever, he has hinted he may yet play on, which would present a major headache for Juventus.
The Bianconeri signed Wojciech Szczesny in the summer with the understanding would spent this campaign as Buffon’s understudy before becoming the undisputed No 1 next season.
PS-GLEE PSV Eindhoven beat Ajax to clinch title while Porto beat Benfica with last-minute thunderstrikeJuventus struggled to find a replacement for long-term goalkeeper Angelo Peruzzi in 1999 and are determined to have their next stopper in place ahead of time.
Buffon has famously never won the Champions League, and has made no secret of his obsession with continental glory.
Sergio Romero and Willy Caballero are both tranfer targets for Boca JuniorsAFPAnd that is how Boca believe they could lure him in.
They are among the favourites for this season’s Copa Libertadores, with final taking place in late November, and would want to bring him in for the final months of 2018.
Despite their elevated status in South America, the Argentines know it will not be easy to sign him, and club president Daniel Angelici is hoping Tevez can persuade his former team-mate.
The pair played together for Juventus from 2013 to 2015 and won two Serie A titles.
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